How Twitter reacted to Arsenal and Chelsea’s League Cup humiliation
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The fourth round of the Capital One Cup began with just three Football League teams, all from the Championship, remaining. By the end of the Tuesday night, there was every chance all of them would be in the next draw too.
Although Hull’s penalties victory over in-form Leicester was remarkable, it was Sheffield Wednesday’s 3-0 decimation of Arsenal that rightly took all the headlines. Middlesbrough, in action against Manchester United on Wednesday night, have all the inspiration they need to join their peers in the next round.
While Arsenal bowed out in embarrassing fashion, Chelsea ensured it was a dire night for the capital by losing on penalties to Stoke. Their exit ensures there will be a new name on the trophy this season.
After two heavy hitters were dumped out, there was a naturally exuberant reaction on Twitter. Here’s the best of it:
The Gunners left Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla in London for their trip up north. When Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott both got injured early on, it looked like a long night was ahead
The only thing positive to come out of that game was that Cech never got injured #Afc
— Ben Garratt (@Benbabyoil) October 27, 2015
All tonight proved is how fragile our squad is… Giroud now our only fit recognised striker. Absolutely disgrace
— Memz Dogi (@Memz_Dogi) October 27, 2015
Without a host of star men, it was left to the Emirates’ fringe and youth players to carry the flag. It’s fair to say they didn’t do it very well
Arsene Wenger says none of the young players selected tonight are ready to play at this level. You picked ’em fella.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 27, 2015
These Arsenal players have proven why they aren’t in the first team
— Henry (@hocs95) October 27, 2015
We should leave Joel & Debuchy in Sheffield.
— Gurjit (@GurjitAFC) October 27, 2015
For the home side, and their fans, it was a superb night. Newboy Lucas Joao taking the plaudits
@YesWeCrann – I can give you 3 reasons #SWFC were better than Arsenal last night:
Ross Wallace
Lucas Joao
Sam Hutchinson
— Glenn Alexander (@GlennZA) October 28, 2015
Lucas Joao will make us a lot of money in the near future #swfc
— Rob (@Robtheowl95) October 28, 2015
Not long after Arsenal’s exit, Chelsea joined their rivals in the League Cup doldrums
“No my team is worse” “No my team is worse” pic.twitter.com/pD92rF9Wco
— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) October 27, 2015
Talk of Jose Mourinho’s sacking gathered pace
So Jose, how big of a chance do you have of keeping your job until the end of the season? #CFC pic.twitter.com/p87P6sNtry
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 27, 2015
Loic Remy scored a late, late equaliser but after a deadlocked extra period the match went to penalties
Could be worse #Chelsea fans pic.twitter.com/m1RQmri5de
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 27, 2015
When Eden Hazard missed his spot kick it confirmed Chelsea’s exit and sent fans into a spot of reflection
15th in the PremierLeague. 3rd in our Champions League Group. Out of the Capital One Cup. It goes on… #CFC
— Mr blue (@AfeesAdeniyi) October 27, 2015
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