Mata, Wright and more: Twitter reacts as Man United win, Arsenal draw

Juan Mata made his Old Trafford debut as Manchester United ran out 2-0 winners over Cardiff City on Tuesday night.

Robin van Persie and Ashley Young scored either side of half-time to help David Moyes’ men to victory as the Red Devils’ club-record signing played his first game for the club.

Elsewhere, Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Southampton as Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla’s second-half goals were cancelled out by strikes from Jose Fonte and Adam Lallana.

A busy night of Premier League action inevitably prompted plenty of activity on Twitter – and here are our favourite updates.

Juan Mata (@juanmata8) is quick to pick up his phone after helping the Red Devils to victory: “First game!! First three points!! Thank you all!!! Primer partido!! Primeros tres puntos!! Gracias a todos!! #mufc”

United coach Phil Neville (@fizzer18) is sure that there is more to come: “Great result just the start – well done!!”

Injured Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey ‏(@aaronramsey) is looking forward to the game: “3 points up for grabs! Good luck boys #Arsenal”

Gunners legend Ian Wright (@IanWright0) celebrates as his former side take the lead: “Woo hooooooooooooo !!!!”

But his (@IanWright0) joy is short-lived as Adam Lallana makes is 2-2: “Aaaaah Mannnnnn!”

Former Southampton captain Claus Lundekvam (@SaintSkipper5) is delighted to see the Saints equalise: “Game on great game. I forgive you J Rod:)”

And after Mathieu Flamini is set off, Wright @IanWright0 is pleased with a point: “Well done boys.”

And finally, celebrity Arsenal fan Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) urges Arsene Wenger to splash the cash before Friday’s transfer deadline: “Top. Of. The. League. #Skin #Teeth […] Arsenal looking fragile with the hardest fixture period of season to come. Come on Wenger, BUY now. #Afc”