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Chants from the crowds are known to be very impactful on its intended target. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's abusive, and sometimes it breaks the fight between two sets of fans. But chants are one of the best things in football stadiums. Let's have a look at some famous chants from 2018/19 Premier league season.
Ole at the wheel
After a tense start of 2018/19 premier league season by Manchester United and a toxic environment within the club, Manchester United appointed ex-United star Ole Gunner Solskjaer as their interim manager. Upon his arrival, he removed the negativity surrounding the club and certainly revived the sole of the club and the fans. The Stretford end can be seen singing.
Ole's at the wheel,
"Tell me how does it feel,
"We’ve got Sánchez, Paul Pogba and Fred,
"Marcus Rashford, a Manc born and bred,
"Duh du, du du du du du
"Duh du, du du du du du
"The greatest of English football,
"We’ve won it all."
Torreira woooaaahh
The departure of legendary Arsene Wenger after a service of 22 years to the London based club was an emotional moment for everyone around the world. There was a common concern between the Arsenal fans that who will be the next appointment because their current squad was misfiring and there was no depth in the squad.
But Arsenal board took no time to appoint Unai Emery as their new coach. Upon his arrival, he started overhauling the squad, and in no time he signed a perfect gem for Arsenal named Lucas Torreira who is looking like an asset for future, and indeed he has boosted Arsenal midfield. The fans have a particular song for him.
“Torreira woooaaahh
“He comes from Uruguay
“He's only five foot high
“Torreira woooaaahh.”
Does this tone look like copied, is it? Well yeah, the old one was also invented by Arsenal fans for their beloved player Vieira.
I'm their centre-half
Everyone knows how miserable was the Liverpool defence before the arrival of Van Dijk. They were known as the Robin Hood of Premier league because they lost the majority of points to the relegation-battling side due to their laughable defence. The Liverpool defence was a common concern around the Anfield and a meme content for social media. But the signing of Van Dijk was a big boost for the Merseyside based club. After joining the club, he became a fan favourite because of the change he bought to Liverpool defense and fans never miss a chance to sing for him.
“He’s our centre-half, he’s our number four, watch him defend, and we watch him score.
“He can pass the ball, calm as you like, he’s Virgil van Dijk, he’s Virgil van Dijk!”
Ranieri, he comes from Italy
You know the intensity of derby a match. Chelsea and Fulham, both are London based clubs, and Chelsea are way ahead of Fulham in terms of recent success, wealth and worldwide recognition, but this derby means a lot for both sides of fans especially for Fulham fans.
The Italian tactician Claudio Ranieri who later appointed as Fulham manager also coached Chelsea during 2000-2004. The Italian helped to lay the foundations that have led to Chelsea being the successful club they are today. Upon his arrival at Craven Cottage, Fulham fans got perfect chance to troll their arch-rivals, and they came with a unique chant.
"Ranieri, he comes from Italy, he f*cking hates Chelsea."
Although the Italian tactician wasn't happy with that and asked Fulham fans to stop singing the song because of the respect he has for his ex-employers.
We want you to stay
The Special One is always on the news wherever he goes because of his arrogant nature. Mourinho is seen too controversial, and the three-time European champions were keen to avoid the type of conflicts and controversy the Portuguese coach has courted wherever he has worked.
Jose Mourinho Philosophy branded as boring football by the opposition as well as home fans. After a poor start by United in the Premier League history in which they were struggling to retain a top 6 place, and Jose Mourinho was on the verge of sacking, arsenal fans found a perfect chant for their enemy no.1 Mourinho during Arsenal's visit to Old Trafford.
"We want you to stay; we want you to stay. Jose Mourinho, we want you to stay"
