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I don't even think it's Dele's behaviour that aggravates opposition fans. It's his permanent smug look. Some people have "resting bitch face". Dele has "resting smug git face". He does go out of his way to wind up opponents, but so do many players. It's his snarky little semi-smile when he does it that gets under people's skin.
A year ago, the whole narrative was about other players succeeding in winding up Dele. Now, the new narrative is about Dele winding up opponents. He can't win, can he?
I prefer this version. This version doesn't get sent off.
Spot on.
Liverpool fan at work was saying how dele has a face you just want to slap. I get it.