Podolski, Oxlade-Chamberlain & more: Twitter reacts as Arsenal win
Lukas Podolski and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are among the tweeters as Arsenal win their Champions League opener
Aaron Ramsey continued his fine form as he added to Theo Walcott’s opener to give Arsenal a 2-1 win at Marseille in their Champions League group-stage opener.
Elsewhere, Chelsea were stunned by Basel at Stamford Bridge as the Swiss side came from behind to secure a victory which ended Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten record at the ground.
The busy night of European action inevitably prompted an avalanche of activity on Twitter, and here are our favourite updates from the professionals, in chronological order.
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) lets us know where his money is before the games: “Going Porto Barca and Chelsea treble!”
Republic of Ireland international Jeff Hendrick (@JeffHendrick92) is excited: “Love having champions league football back.”
Comedian and Arsenal fan Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) shows his mature side as Arsenal get under way at Marseille: “‘a lot of space for fanni’ how is this commentator not cracking up.”
As does Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker): “Best piece of commentary so far from Alan Smith “He’ll have to do better than that Fanni”.”
Former Chelsea man Jody Morris (@morriskid) is thrilled to see the Blues take the lead through Oscar against Basel: “Get in!! Oscar don’t mind a goal in this comp”
While Lineker (@GaryLineker) keeps the joke running: “Fanni was wide open for much of that first half. Arsene needs to keep his eye on that.”
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) has his eyes elsewhere: “The 1st half between Napoli and Dortmund has been fantastic…hope it stays the same 2nd half!”
Celebrity Arsenal fan Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) is delighted to see Wenger’s men take a second-half lead through Theo Walcott: “ALLEZ LE BOOOOOOOM! 0-1 Brilliant finish Theo. #AFC”
Golfer Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) is pleased: “Get in Walcott.”
And so is injured Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) as the Gunners go 2-0 up thanks to Aaron Ramsey: “Boom! 2-0….. Rambo is on fire right about now!! Another very good goal and performance from him! #AFC”
Arsenal legend Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) praises the in-form Welshman: “Well done @aaronramsey on fire my son!”
Meanwhile, news of an upset at Stamford Bridge is filtering through to Lineker (@GaryLineker) as the Swiss side take a shock second-half lead: “Bring back Rafa!”
Golfer Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) chimes in: “The special one looks an angry one!”
Liverpool legend Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) gets sarcastic: “Bring Lukaku on!”
And Morgan (@piersmorgan) can’t help a cheeky dig at the Blues: “Such distressing news from Stamford Bridge. Jose seems to have retained the ‘One’ but not the ‘Special’. @KP24 @markaustinitv @robmcgibbon”
Ireland international Sean St Ledger (@seanstledger12) is not happy: “Thanks Chelsea. Who else’s bet did they destroy! #couponbuster”
Injured Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski (@Podolski10) turns attentions back to the Gunners: “Well done guys !! Important start and 3 points ;) #afc #Arsenal #ChampionsLeague #poldi #aha”
Morgan (@piersmorgan) heaps yet more praise on Ramsey: “Let’s be honest Arsenal fans – @aaronramsey was very poor last year and we all said it. He’s brilliant now, and I couldn’t be happier #afc”
The man himself posts the picture above on Instagram (aaronramsey) and writes: “It’s a happy coach journey home!!”
Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) gives us his views: “The special one has lost again to Basel . Roman can’t be happy.He could be first manager in PL to get the chop. Let’s see how they do at WHL. Arsene Wenger best manager in PL. FACT”
And tonight’s final say goes to tennis hero Roger Federer (@rogerfederer), who could not hide his delight after his home-town club’s shock win in London: “Fantastic evening for Basel supporters, wow! I am so happy, thanks @FC_Basel”
