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'need a snuggle?'

Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah laughs at Piers Morgan after Leicester star scores against Arsenal

England international netted as the Gunners fought back to win late on at the Emirates on the opening day of the season

JAMIE VARDY'S wife Rebekah poked fun at Piers Morgan during Arsenal's seven-goal thriller with Leicester on the opening day of the Premier League season.

The Foxes forward netted a brace at the Emirates but late goals from Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud secured all three points for the Gunners.

 Jamie Vardy celebrated after handing Leicester the lead
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Jamie Vardy celebrated after handing Leicester the leadCredit: Rex Features
 Rebekah Vardy poked fun at Piers Morgan
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Rebekah Vardy poked fun at Piers MorganCredit: Rex Features
 Piers Morgan had the last laugh after Arsenal's victory
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Piers Morgan had the last laugh after Arsenal's victoryCredit: Getty - Contributor

The pair engaged in a series of tweets after Morgan blasted his beloved Arsenal's defending for Vardy's second, as the England international was unmarked.


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Piers tweeted: "2-3. Leave Vardy on his own… great idea, you utter NUMBSKULLS."

And Rebekah sarcastically responded with two kissing emojis.

Morgan replied: "Don't. Say. A. Word."

Rebekah didn't stop there and said: "Ahh Piers… do you need a snuggle?"

Morgan then added: "Well that might be one way to remove your husband's smug grin after this debacle."

 Rebekah Vardy and Piers Morgan's encounter on Twitter
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Rebekah Vardy and Piers Morgan's encounter on Twitter
 Olivier Giroud scored the winner as Arsenal beat Leicester 4-3 in a thriller
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Olivier Giroud scored the winner as Arsenal beat Leicester 4-3 in a thrillerCredit: Getty Images

But Piers had the last laugh with Arsenal fighting back to win the match, he added: "Need a snuggle Rebekah Vardy?"

A day after the breathtaking match at the Emirates, Rebekah said their encounter was just "friendly banter".



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