MANCHESTER CITY ace Kevin de Bruyne has poked fun at Arsenal fans with a hilarious message after beer was chucked at him.

The defending Premier League champions took top spot with a 3-1 win over the Gunners at the Emirates on Wednesday.

3

3

3

De Bruyne played a key role in dismantling Arsenal, opening the scoring in the 24th minute.

He also assisted Man City's third, teeing up goal machine Erling Haaland to kill the game off.

De Bruyne was withdrawn from play three minutes from time and replaced with holding midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

But as he walked around a riled-up Emirates, De Bruyne had items chucked at him, including beer.

The Belgium ace, of course, played pantomime villain, dodging beer being thrown while not breaking his smug stare.

And he took to Instagram after the game, saying: "Beer anyone?"

De Bruyne and Co will be hoping that the beating they gave Arsenal in their own back yard will unsettle the Gunners for the remainder of the season.

Arsenal are only second on goal difference and do have a game in hand.

Most read in Football

LUK AT THAT

Conte’s side pip Inter to Scudetto as McTominay & Lukaku score in Cagliari win

UNITED LATEST

Amorim wants Casemiro 'GONE,' Mastantuono blow, Cunha deal agreed

OPEN-TOT BUS

Postecoglou gives update on future as Spurs celebrate ending trophy drought

NEV SHOCK

Gary Neville BANNED by Nottingham Forest for last day of Prem with Sky furious

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

However, winning that game is not a guarantee.

A potential Prem title decider will take place at City's Etihad home on April 26.