Former Arsenal and Chelsea star, Emmanuel Petit made a bit of a gaffe on Monday Night Football.
The Frenchman was in attendance as part of the show for Chelsea’s clash with Wolves which the Blues won 3-1.
But, one moment stood out in the broadcast and that was when the 1998 World Cup winner bizarrely claimed Arsenal legend Pat Rice had died.
Petit was reminiscing over some of his fondest moments at Highbury and when talking about his former coach Rice said “rest in peace”.
“He had some fights with Pat Rice as well, rest in peace Pat,” Petit said.
Sky host David Jones then hilariously corrected Petit.
“I’ve got some good news, Pat Rice sends his best,”Jones said.
“He’s not actually no longer with us. He’s alive and kicking.”
Petit then responded: “I’m sorry! Sorry Pat. I’m confused. I’m so sorry Pat. Pat, I made a mistake, sorry.”
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#Petit just said rest in peace to Pat Rice… have I missed something!? #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/tNo4n9qFzK
— Christopher Price (@ChrisPrice_86) January 20, 2025
Rice made nearly 400 appearances for Arsenal between 1967 and 1980 and laterly was part of Arsene Wenger’s staff at the club.
Users on X were quick to pick up on Petit’s mistake and took to social media to poke fun at him.
Emmanuel Petit catching up with Pat Rice pic.twitter.com/E2jizJZB96
— Lee C (@DjLeeC) January 20, 2025
the next time Petit runs into Pat Rice pic.twitter.com/ijU5onA56c
— J.K. (@sitzfleisch_9) January 20, 2025
Petit on Pat Rice pic.twitter.com/PzavVxn47G
— Andy Ha (@AndyHa_) January 20, 2025
Poor Pat Rice has been killed off by Petit on #MNF. Tv gold 😂😂😂😂
— Nick (@nickc80196) January 20, 2025
Emmanuel Petit announcing Pat Rice is dead on MNF is some shout lol
— Steven (@weelegs) January 20, 2025
Absolute corker emmanuel petit saying RIP pat rice when he’s still alive and kicking hahaha
— Steven Knox (@steven_knox) January 20, 2025
Thanks to Manu Petit for joining us on MNF tonight!
Great insight, a few laughs & a scare 😅#iheardtwoversionsofthat— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 20, 2025