Özil, Oxlade-Chamberlain and more: Twitter reacts as Arsenal thrash Norwich
Mesut Özil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain both tweet their thoughts after Arsenal thrash Norwich City to move two points clear
Arsenal turned on the style as they thrashed Norwich 4-1 to move back to the top of the Premier League table.
Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud exchanged a flurry of brilliant intricate passes before the midfielder tucked away his shot to send the Gunners on their way to victory.
Mesut Özil then doubled the home side’s lead with well-taken header in the 58th minute, before Jonny Howson pulled one back for the visitors.
But Aaron Ramsey scored a delightful third and Özil netted again to wrap up an impressive win and send Arsenal two points clear at the top.
The game prompted a flurry of activity on Twitter, and here are our favourite updates, in chronological order.
After Arsenal take the lead, celebrity Arsenal Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) is concerned when Mathieu Flamini is substituted in the first half: “We look half as effective without Flamini. Need to step it up a gear. #Afc”
But Ozil soon responds with the Gunners’ second, and Morgan adds: “BOOOM! 2-0 – sensational by Ozil. Both goals now competing for Goal of the Season. #Afc”
Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) believes Arsene Wenger deserves credit as he pokes fun at Morgan: “@piersmorgan are you ready to concede Wenger is best manager in the PL and you are a double barrel pr.. for slagging him off in the past”
Morgan (@piersmorgan) can’t help but reply: “You sound so angry today, Shuggsy @Lord_Sugar – did you forget to take your blood pressure pills again? #Afc #TopOfTheLeague”
Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) tweets his delight as Arsenal move two points clear: “Another great win and back to the top of the league! Glad to get on the scoresheet as well! ”
And injured Gunners star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) singles out Wilshere and Giroud for special praise: “Make sure you all watch MOTD tonight! What a goal! Take a bow @_OlivierGiroud_ and @JackWilshere #PlaygroundFootball #OneTwo #AFC”
Rugby star Ugo Monye (@ugomonye) is impressed by the north Londoners: “Classic arsenal on fire 4-1 #Ozil”
Wilshere (@JackWilshere) thanks his team-mate for setting up his opener: “Thank you @_OlivierGiroud_ for the assist! Great flick! Some decent football was played today! Well done lads! Thanks to the fans as well!”
And finally, club-record signing Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) celebrates a late birthday gift after he turned 25 last week: “4:1 against Norwich with a header from me – a late birthday present. Thanks all.”
