
David Beckham could not resist a playful dig at his son after Manchester United pulled off a dramatic win over Arsenal, taking to social media as the Premier League title race tightened.
What followed quickly turned into a light-hearted father-son exchange that caught fans’ attention.
The former United icon watched events unfold closely before weighing in with a familiar sense of humour.
After Manchester United defeated Arsenal 3–2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter, David Beckham reacted on his Instagram stories with a pointed message aimed at his son, Romeo.
“You ok Romeo?” he wrote.
Beckham then doubled down with a nod to his old manager and the growing tension near the top of the table.
“As the boss [Sir Alex Ferguson] would say, ‘squeaky bum time.’ That gap is getting smaller,” Becks added.
The result was a significant one for United, cutting into Arsenal’s lead and reigniting talk of pressure at the summit. For Beckham, a lifelong United supporter, it was also the perfect moment to poke fun at Romeo’s well-known Arsenal allegiance.
Romeo Beckham wasted little time responding, posting his own Instagram story shortly afterwards.
The image showed the Premier League table, highlighting Arsenal’s position 12 points clear of Manchester United. His caption was brief but cutting.
“Don’t get too gassed. Mind the gap,” Romeo fired back.
The exchange quickly amused fans, blending family banter with football rivalry. Despite United’s comeback win, Romeo’s response underlined Arsenal’s broader advantage across the season.
For supporters, it was a reminder that football rivalries often extend beyond the pitch, even into the Beckham household.
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