Did the Arctic Monkeys reference Eric Cantona in one of their songs?

By Mark White
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Arctic Monkeys made an apparent nod to Eric Cantona on 2013 record AM – and the reference would make perfect sense

Arctic Monkeys Eric Cantona
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The Arctic Monkeys made a reference to Eric Cantona in the 2013 song, 'No.1 Party Anthem' – FFT is sure of it. 

It just makes too much sense. In the opening lyrics of the slow jam, lead singer Alex Turner appears to croon, "Leather jacket, collar popped like Cantona", referring to the Frenchman's legendary look.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.