RICO LEWIS has received backlash for reportedly making crude gestures toward Arsenal supporters over the weekend.

Guardiola trusted the City youth product to play in midfield following his excellent midweek display against RB Leipzig.

However, City lost a crucial matchup against Arsenal in the title fight.

The Gunners secured all three points and led City by two points going into the second international break thanks to a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli.

The 18-year-old made a gesture toward the Arsenal supporters following the game, acknowledging their excitement over a result that might have a big impact on the title race.

Lewis was trusted to play in midfield by manager Pep Guardiola

In reaction to the celebrations, Lewis gestured to Manchester City’s gold Premier League emblem, reminding supporters that City had won the championship game the previous year.

The gesture was well-received by fans on X, which was once known as Twitter. One user wrote “Savage Rico” next to two laughing emojis.

“Disrespectful, but he had to show them their place,” remarked a second.

Another person commented, “Love the confidence.”

However, a supporter of Arsenal retorted, “Sorry, still can’t change the score.”

After the final whistle, Kyle Walker got into an argument with Arsenal’s coaching staff for not shaking the hand of their set-piece coach, Lewis wasn’t the only City player getting into mischief.

The City youngster pointed to the gold Premier League logo on his shirt

A reminder to Arsenal fans that it was City that came out on top in the title race last season

After consecutive losses to Wolves and Arsenal, City heads into the international break.

After the break, the Cityzens will travel to Young Boys in the Champions League before hosting Brighton in the Premier League.