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The YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, is known for his unhinged content on social media. However, his now-deleted tweet about the Man City vs Liverpool match yesterday might trigger countless football fans.

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Liverpool showcased a spectacular performance against Man City yesterday. Even though Man City had the lead in the first half, Liverpool, in a stellar fashion, equalized the ground, ending the match in a 2-2 draw.

However, Paul later deleted the tweet and added a new one.

Jake Paul spoke about Liverpool’s performance.

Albeit, Paul was careful this time to remove the section where he mentioned that Man City has amazing fans.

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Instead, he gave special emphasis to the fact that it was Man City’s home ground. He said, “City has home field…but Liverpool on fire at the moment.

Moreover, Paul added that he is placing his bets on Liverpool and Mohamed Salah.

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Paul’s statement drew the ire of fans. Further, he might even receive heavy backlash from Man City’s massive fanbase of 76 million. The very fact that Paul changed his statement about the fans puts him in a line of fire.

Jake Paul vs Fans

Paul’s statement caused a furor among fans. Many fans took to social media to show their displeasure.

A fan @kfua felt that Paul did not know enough about football to make the statement.

Similarly, @ChaseGoldsonLFC also felt that Paul lacked knowledge about football.

A few users found Paul’s incorrect usage of the term ‘Home Field’ amusing. They were also quick to share their reactions.

Another fan @Asensii20 hilariously mentioned that Paul might’ve thought that Liverpool was a restaurant.

However, one of the most hysterical comments was by a user named @MCFC_Trey. The user felt that Paul talking about football was out of place. Additionally, he even compared it to finding a polar bear in Texas.

A hint of support

A few fans, however, showed their support for Paul’s statement. They were quick to point out that Paul was right.

Replying to the statement, user @MamsTaylor specifically said, “this is one time I proper hope this guy is right…”

Another fan @copes_peter felt that Paul’s comment might bring more recognition to the sport. He said, “He is bringing even greater exposure of the premier league football to America and worldwide.”

A fan @LFCFrancis mentioned that Paul is better than KSI.

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Similarly, a fan @Dickoiniho01 mentioned how Paul’s statement changed his perception about Paul. He said, “I used to hate you, but now I love you.”

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