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Piero Hincapie responded to Virgil van Dijk's Instagram post after Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Arsenal, by sharing similar photos after Arsenal's 1-0 win at Liverpool, with a caption 'I don't forget…' The Daily Cannon reported that Hincapie seemed to take Van Dijk's post as a personal challenge.

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Piero Hincapie of Arsenal celebrates following the team's victory in the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on November 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

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Piero Hincapie responded to Virgil van Dijk's Instagram post after Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Arsenal, by sharing similar photos after Arsenal's 1-0 win at Liverpool, with a caption 'I don't forget…' The Daily Cannon reported that Hincapie seemed to take Van Dijk's post as a personal challenge. Van Dijk had shared a black and white game photo and a colour photo of the golden Premier League patch.

The Daily Cannon noted that Arsenal had become Premier League champions and were celebrating their success, with players like Bukayo Saka referencing the golden badge after scoring important goals. Hincapie's post was seen as part of this celebration, with Arsenal being three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The Daily Cannon stated that Arsenal had previously been mocked by rivals for finishing second, but were now the reigning champions, having won at Liverpool. Hincapie's Instagram post was seen as a way for Arsenal players to revel in their success.

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Posting after Liverpool’s 0-0 draw away to Arsenal in January, Virgil van Dijk shared a few photos on his Instagram page. The first was a black and white photo from the game, the third was a colour photo of the golden Premier League patch on his arm. The message to Arsenal and the fans was pretty clear, a reminder of which team were the reigning champions. But Piero Hincapie seemed to take the post as a personal challenge. The Gunners went on to become Premier League champions themselves, then won 1-0 away to Liverpool on Sunday. After the match, Hincapie shared some pictures on Instagram, and the first was a black and white photo from the game, and the third was a colour photo of the golden Premier League patch on his arm.

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