Schurrle, Bendtner and more: Twitter reacts as Chelsea thrash Arsenal

Chelsea made sure that Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th game in charge of Arsenal was one to forget as the Blues sealed a thumping 6-0 victory over the Gunners at Stamford Bridge.

Wenger’s side went 2-0 down inside just seven minutes through goals from Samuel Eto’o and Andre Schürrle at Stamford Bridge.

Eden Hazard then netted a penalty after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s handball, with referee Andre Marriner mistakenly sending off Kieran Gibbs.

Oscar scored twice before substitute Mohamed Salah completed the rout, which saw Chelsea open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

The early kick-off inevitably prompted plenty of reaction on Twitter – and here are our favourite updates, in chronological order.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner (@bendtnerb52) voices his support for his team-mates: “Big game today. Red army Come on you gunners!”

Celebrity Chelsea fan Trevor Nelson (@DJTrevorNelson) celebrates the Blues’ early opener: “Eto’o gooooooooooal”

Golfer and Arsenal fan Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) is not happy as the Blues extend their lead: “Oh dear 2-0 in 6 minutes. Hope this isn’t another Liverpool mauling.”

Injured Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) is watching on: “Enjoying the game”

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) detects a trend in the early kick-offs: “These early KO are not good. Liverpool 4 down after 20 min. Chelsea 2 0 down after 6 min”

Ex-striker Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) praises the Special One: “This is why you must love Jose..zero sentiment..just wins football matches, by hook or by crook..unbeaten at home for close to 10 years..”

Former Arsenal man Emmanuel Frimpong (@IAMFRIMPONG26) is in shock: “OMG”

Ex-defender Danny Higginbotham (@Higginbotham05) feels sorry for Gibbs after the defender is mistakenly sent off: “How the ref can send Gibbs off is beyond me. Poor mistaken identity. Refs need to punished for there mistakes”

Former Arsenal and Bolton man Fabrice Muamba (@fmuamba) updates his followers: “3-0 down and a red card.The referee sent off the wrong man. Can’t get any worse then this now.”

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) pokes fun at Wojciech Szczesny: “Who thinks we will see another selfie from him after today’s game?”

After the final whistle, celebrity Arsenal fan Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) vents his anger: “I don’t want to see Wenger humiliated like this. He should go while we can still respect his great legacy. To those deluded Arsenal fans still blindly supporting Wenger as manager – how much worse does it have to get? Enough. #WengerOut #afc”

England legend Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) praises Mourinho: “Given all the hullabaloo with game 1,000, we shouldn’t forget Mourinho’s astonishing record at Stamford Bridge. #SpecialOne”

And finally, Chelsea goal-scorer Andre Schürrle (@Andre_Schuerrle) is in high spirits: “What a beautiful day!!!! #happy”