How Twitter reacted to Arsenal’s Cup win over Manchester United
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In a game jam-packed with dodgy defending, dives, a few yellows, one red and a few goals besides, Arsenal progressed to a Wembley showdown with either Bradford City or Reading.
But rather than look forward to what will most likely be a drab Wembley affair, we are still reveling in the antics of last night’s Old Trafford encounter.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the Gunners’ – and most notably Danny Welbeck’s – victory over Manchester United.
Ahead of kick-off much of the talk surrounded Welbz and whether the misfiring forward would have an impact at his old stomping ground.
Some predicted a rather upsetting Old Trafford reunion between the 24-year-old and the many Red Devils fans who had made the long trip up from London.
Man Utd fans if Danny Welbeck scores against them tonight.
— Football Vines (@Vine_Football) March 9, 2015
Others even saw a dismissal coming…
4 – There have been red cards in four of the last seven FA Cup meetings between Arsenal and Man Utd. Pointer. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 9, 2015
United, meanwhile, seemed keen to promote a rather unusual figure as their part-Lenin, part-Gerard Butler in 300 leader.
There’s an FA Cup semi-final spot up for grabs tonight at Old Trafford as #mufc face Arsenal (19:45 GMT). Come on! pic.twitter.com/ht9pKoxycq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 9, 2015
Once the game kicked off, Arsenal drew first-blood, though the goal came from a rather unusual source.
Nacho Monreal celebrating only his second ever competitive goal for Arsenal tonight. pic.twitter.com/yutwbxRDAl — Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 9, 2015
Mind you, most people were too busy realising that the Spaniard bears more than a passing resemblance to a beanpole Premier League legend.
The evidence seems to agree. RT @petercrouch I can’t deny this monreal comparison much longer #MUFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/1S3Y9hho1O
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 9, 2015
Even Piers Morgan, the worst Arsenal fan in the entire world, was happy for one fleeting moment.
Brilliant by The Ox, cool finish by Monreal. Great goal. 0-1. #MUFCvAFC — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 9, 2015
But obviously, because this is Arsenal, it was never likely to last with Wayne Rooney scoring an equaliser for the hosts moments later.
Ladbrokes summed it up best.
Wayne Rooney. Once a striker, always a striker. #MUFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/0wZnaXYWHZ
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) March 9, 2015
Morgan’s mood quickly shifted with Laurent Koscielny the man to blame.
You had ONE job, Koscielny. I couldn’t have been bloody clearer. #Shrek — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 9, 2015
But Piers was not the only one to lay into the Frenchman.
Poor defending from Koscielny! Di Maria fantastic cross & United’s best striker does what he normally does.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 9, 2015
The first-half petered out into a series of misplaced passes and free-kicks. Still, the second half would see things improve surely?
Nope.
The second period saw Welbeck capitalise on a terrible back pass from Antonio Valencia to give the Gunners the lead again.
Welbz was subsequently booed by the Old Trafford faithful but don’t worry, because he had one rather hairy business magnate backing him up online.
Not fair Man U fans booing Welbeck he didn’t want to leave — Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) March 9, 2015
And then the mocking started…
Danny Welbeck right now https://t.co/QlOf1h3yGV — Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) March 9, 2015
And pretty much kept going for the rest of the game…
Louis Van Gaal (Nov 2014): “Danny Welbeck is only good enough to be a Manchester United substitute.” pic.twitter.com/UwL8tis7E4
— Supree (@LadyGooner8) March 9, 2015
Fortunately help was at hand for Manchester United in the form of record-signing Angel Di Maria. Surely he would be able to turn the tide in the Red Devils’ favour? Oh boy…
Michael Oliver was RIGHT to send of Di Maria. His performance was impressive | @Graham_Poll https://t.co/5kd5rYwXcE — MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) March 9, 2015
It turns out the referee Michael Oliver does not like people touching him, especially not Argentine wingers who he has only just booked for diving.
Angel Di Maria RED Card Dirty dive vs Arsenal Man United 1 2 Arsenal FA …: https://t.co/mfycgjbaqw via @YouTube @alaingseo
— JJ Garcia (@the_jjgarcia) March 9, 2015
In fact, His reaction drew comparisons with one social media legend.
#ThatMomentWhen Angel Di Maria pulled Michael Oliver’s shirt. pic.twitter.com/pBC6I6n6FB — BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) March 9, 2015
It didn’t matter though, because United still had Adnan Januzaj and he is great.
The Belgium international seemed to channel the recently departed Di Maria, going on a trademark surging run that ended with a trademark crap dive and booking.
Januzaj dive and yellow .CHEATS https://t.co/RryPFbJ0PC
— Arsenal Future (@madimaadi) March 9, 2015
United pressed but in the end the game belonged to one man and one man alone.
When you can hear the commentator in your head. #welbeck #Arsenal #FACup #funny #manutd (Vine by Hap.) https://t.co/sd5KwH1WYX — bharoocha (@qrammmmmm) March 10, 2015
Not that Andy Tate was bothered.
Vine: Andy Tate when asked about Danny Welbeck https://t.co/pdx0x01Ym4
— Man Utd Videos (@ManUtdVines) March 10, 2015
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