Mikel Arteta's Press Conference Memes: A Hilarious Twist on Viral Trend
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, recently left journalists in stitches during his pre-match press conference. In a light-hearted moment, Arteta joined in on the viral '6-7' meme, which has taken the internet by storm. This meme, originating from a rap song, has become a popular trend among children and basketball enthusiasts alike.
During the conference, Arteta was being quizzed by reporter Gary Cotterill when he unexpectedly shouted out, "Number six! 6-7, 6-7." This simple phrase sparked raucous laughter from the journalists in attendance, as they recognized the meme's popularity. The '6-7' meme, which has been widely shared online and in classrooms, originated from a rap song called 'Doot Doot (6 7)', featuring basketball players like LaMelo Ball, who stands at 6ft 7in tall.
Arteta's knowledge of the meme was a surprise to many, as he explained, "It’s what my kids show me, 6-7." This light-hearted moment provided a welcome break from the serious questions about player fitness and upcoming matches. The ex-Everton midfielder even managed to interrupt the line of questioning with the joke before being asked about Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard's fitness updates.
While Timber, who started against Chelsea, was not present at training on Thursday, Arteta provided positive news for Gooners, stating, "Martin again is getting better, it will be a matter of days we believe. Jurrien is fine. He’s good for the weekend."
Arteta also addressed Liam Rosenior's comments about his side's 'lack of respect' during the League Cup semi-final. He responded, "I don’t know, it’s his opinion and we respect everybody. At any point, if one of the staff members did that, we apologize. It’s very common in football."
As Arsenal prepares for Saturday's clash against Sunderland, Arteta emphasized the team's focus and determination, stating, "As always, we've tried to prepare every weekend. Every opponent is different and bring very difficult challenges and we need to face them and we've been doing that for a lot of months now. And that's the thing that we have to continue to do and play with our hunger and commitment every single game. Because if we do that, we have a big chance to win our games."
This light-hearted moment during the press conference serves as a reminder that even in the world of professional football, a little humor can go a long way. Arteta's participation in the viral meme not only entertained the journalists but also showcased his ability to connect with the fans and keep up with popular trends.
