Last night the attention of the footballing world turned to the Champions League, with Liverpool and Arsenal recording very different results but come win, lose or draw you can always be sure that Twitter will always be full of reaction from current and former players alike.
Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory thanks to a hat trick from £16 million summer signing Danny Welbeck, meanwhile Liverpool fell to a disappointing 1-0 loss against Basle, with their own £16 million summer signing, Mario Balotelli, failing to register a single touch in the opposition’s box.
After the match supporters were joined on Twitter by current and former players in praising Welbeck.
Midfielder Jack Wilshere was delighted for his Arsenal and England team mate.
I told you all about Welbs!!!! Buzzing for him. Good win tonight! Thanks for the support as always! #OntoTheNext
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) October 1, 2014
Meanwhile one former English goal grabber was impressed with the goals of England’s current form striker.
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/517420941954277376
As well as Welbeck’s first senior hat trick, last night also marked 18 years in the Arsenal hotseat for Arsene Wenger and midfielder Mesut Ozil was pleased to help earn three anniversary points for him.
4:1 – our present for Monsieur Wenger's 18th Arsenal anniversary! #happy #UCL #AFCvGAL #GunnersOnFire pic.twitter.com/lp8LqIh5EI
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 1, 2014
But while all Arsenal tweets were cheery and upbeat, it was a different story for Liverpool. Former Reds striker John Aldridge took to Twitter to express his frustration.
I think I've torn all my hair out watching that game.So frustrated,and it goes without saying they are no great shakes either.not good!
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) October 1, 2014
Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann also had his say and called for the Anfield faithful to back the team.
Disappointing evening for LFC. No rhythm no fluidity and confidence seems to have hit rock bottom.Team needs supporting now.
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) October 1, 2014
But the one bright side for Liverpool has got to be the fact they were at least playing in the Champions League – Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie was only able to tweet this picture of him and his team mates training this afternoon…
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) October 2, 2014