On March 17, Arsenal faced Liverpool in an English Premier League match with Liverpool emerging victorious.
Arsenal, who lost 2-0 to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, sits on position four on the table, one point above Manchester United with two games in hand.
Kenya's former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, who is in the UK, during his speech at the Chatham House, revealed that he was a Manchester United fan at first.
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“As you know, I started as a Manchester United fan until the time when the United fans had a problem, because of violence and they were banned by FIFA.
“Manchester United played in an empty stadium for one year and that’s when I migrated briefly to Liverpool and eventually found my way to Arsenal,” Raila explained.
The former Prime Minister also gave his prediction to the match, noting that the Gunners would score two goals against the Reds.
“Tonight, we play Liverpool. I know Liverpool are really trailing closely with the League leaders Manchester City but tonight I am predicting at least two goals for Arsenal,” Raila noted.
Raila, who was in attendance at the Emirates stadium, had his prediction wrong as goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino handed Arsenal a defeat.
The 77-year-old politician Raial is known for his love for football, going to the extent of using a football match to explain his political strategies.
The presidential hopeful is in the UK for a one-week visit.
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