Football: 5 players who are fan favourites but hated by rival fanbases

#3 Dele Alli

Dele Alli signed for Tottenham in 2015

The North London derby is one of the most heated local rivalries in world football. It was birthed when the Gunners moved from Woolwich to Islington all the way back in 1913. Since then, there have been 198 meetings between the two. The derby goes deeper than a competitive edge, as fans have taken this personal. That’s why a player like Dele Alli can never be appreciated by Arsenal fans, even if they’re English.

There isn’t a player on the planet that winds up Arsenal fans more than Dele Alli. It’s not just that he plays for Tottenham, it’s that he goes out of his way to antagonise the Arsenal faithful. Not only that, he often scores against the Gunners in crucial moments. Dele Alli epitomises everything Gunners fans don’t like about Tottenham. He’s a reminder to them how much better Spurs are than them in today’s climate.