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These football fans' epic Twitter thread takes the piss out of rival team

"When you try your best but you don't succeeeeeed"
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LONDON -- In an epic Twitter thread, two Chelsea Football Club fans trolled rival team Manchester United to hilarious effect.

To the tune of Coldplay's "Fix You," the two jokesters reimagined the lyrics using photos and some quick Photoshopped images that predominantly feature José Mourinho, the manager of the Premier League club.

SEE ALSO: Watch Arsenal players reduced to fits of giggles learning to speak London street slang

And it is truly glorious:

Whichever team you root for, gotta admit -- this is pretty clever.

BONUS: Football fans throw stuffed toys for children

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