'Brighton are our rivals' - Watch Portugal-based Arsenal fan's 'hilarious' response to question about Cristiano Ronaldo

A Portugal-based Arsenal fan's comments about Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Manchester United have peaked Brighton supporters' interests.
Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a dramatic return to Manchester United. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a dramatic return to Manchester United. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a dramatic return to Manchester United. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Following news that Ronaldo is close to making a dramatic return to Old Trafford, a reporter for TVI ― Portugal's fourth terrestrial television channel ― sought the views of locals.

A video, which has gone viral on social media, showed the reporter asking a passer-by if he was a fan of the Portugal star.

"Actually I'm an Arsenal fan," he responded.

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The Gunners supporter was pressed for his thoughts on Ronaldo playing for his team's old rivals, Manchester United.

He responded: "They are not really a rival as our rival is now Brighton but he [Ronaldo] will play in the same league."

The comments were clearly meant to be a damning verdict of an Arsenal side, who have lost all three of their opening Premier League games. Their latest defeat was a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City today, which leaves them bottom of the table.

It is a huge fall from grace for Arsenal, who became the 'Invincibles' in the season Ronaldo first joined Manchester United (2003/04).

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However, some football supporters were quick to point out that high-flying Brighton are currently rivalling those at the top of the table after winning their opening two games.

Twitter user @LiamBruce94 wrote: "That's ambitious, Brighton are quite good."

@5tephenTownsend agreed that it was a 'bit unfair', adding: "Brighton are better."

@g_vidyasagar was also left confused. He wrote: "Brighton are in the top 4. What’s he on about?"

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@EdwardJP23·thought it was 'disrespectful to Brighton', whilst @notyacoubasylla said it was a 'slap in the face' for the Seagulls.

Other fans were left amused by the video.

@SeagullSimon and @davecauvin both commented that the responded was ''hilarious'.

@KinoTravels91 added: "What a response."

@ffscout_az wrote: "This is class."

"This could be the first time we’ve witnessed on camera a damningly realistic but cool and calm football fan," added another football fan, @MarcusSpeller.