Ozil, Ramsey and more: Arsenal stars hail FA Cup win on Twitter
Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey both take to social media after Arsenal's 3-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion
Arsenal secured their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.
Theo Walcott gave Arsenal the lead within 60 seconds on the South Coast, before Mesut Ozil slotted in to make it 2-0 in the 24th minute.
Tomas Rosicky volleyed home a brilliant third after Chris O’Grady had reduced the deficit, before Sam Baldock’s 75th-minute effort set up an exciting finale.
Sunday’s late kick-off inevitably prompted plenty of activity from Arsenal’s players on Twitter – and here are some of our favourite updates from the Gunners squad.
Playmaker Mesut Ozil (@MesutOzil1088) is thrilled after having got on the score-sheet: “The title holder hold on! #YaGunnersYa #FACup”
Goalkeeper Damian Martinez (@emimartinezz1) praises the Gunners’ display: “Great win boys happy to be in the squad one more time #5th round #AFC”
Calum Chambers (@CalumChambers95) is a happy man: “Great result tonight and through to the next round! Thanks to all the travelling fans, amazing support!!”
As is midfielder Aaron Ramsey (@AaronRamsey): “In the hat for the next round… thanks to our away support, loud as always #afc #FACup”
And winger Theo Walcott added on Instagram: “Great to be in the next round.”
Arsenal’s next game is a home clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League next weekend.
The north London side are currently fifth in the Premier League table and 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
