How Twitter reacted to Arsenal’s last-gasp win over Leicester

Arsenal and Leicester played out an entertaining, end-to-end title tussle at the Emirates on Valentine’s Day, that saw the Gunners grab a late, late winner.

Full of action and talking points, the result means Arsene Wenger’s men cut Leicester’s lead at the top of the table to two points, with fellow silverware foes Manchester City and Tottenham due to play later in the day.

With so much to discuss, Twitter was ablaze with reactions to all the main talking points during the 90 minutes. Here are some of the best of them:

Piers Morgan opened the day with a pun

Never approved of Fox-hunting.
Until now. Hound them into oblivion lads. #AFCvLCFC

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 14, 2016

But it was Leicester fans that celebrated first, when Jamie Vardy won a penalty from Nacho Monreal

6 – Jamie Vardy has won more penalties in the Premier League this season alone (6) than all of the other 19 Premier League teams. Spot.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 14, 2016

The decision split social media, but Miguel Delaney summed it up nicely

Vardy undeniably “manufactures” the moment somewhat but it’s lazy defending and a justifiable penalty.

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 14, 2016

The England man duly stepped up and thumped it home

Nerves of steel from @vardy7 Great pen. #AFCvLCFC

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) February 14, 2016

Of course, referee Martin Atkinson came in to the spotlight

How on earth is Martin Atkinson ever a referee?!

— Stockport GooneR (@petitmoore) February 14, 2016

Is Martin Atkinson blind?

— Ö (@Clenchh) February 14, 2016

Martin Atkinson, Leicester’s 12th man

— Danatouille (@Dannystator) February 14, 2016

Although he declined awarding a second spot kick when Monreal appeared to foul Riyad Mahrez, who was giving the full back a torrid afternoon

Basically Monreal vs Mahrez. #AFCvLCFC pic.twitter.com/vHbsj2HxQW

— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) February 14, 2016

In the second half, Atkinson was again in the action, sending off Leicester right back Danny Simpson for a second booking. There were some Valentine’s Day jokes

At least someone got a Valentine’s Card today ?? #AFCvLCFC #Atkinson

— Neha Singh (@SeaBreezeLove) February 14, 2016

And more accusations about Atkinson

Not able to watch this game today but I do know Martin Atkinson’s middle name is ‘level it up’.

— Jonny Blain (@jonoblain) February 14, 2016

From then on it was one-way Arsenal traffic, as Leicester looked to hold on to their lead

We have 11 men and they have 10…. It feels like the other way around #AFCvLCFC

— PosiSteve (@PosiStevety) February 14, 2016

Vardy was reduced to little more than a vine by Petr Cech

Cech that out https://t.co/AGJMxvTzSA

— callum (@Callumm01) February 14, 2016

When Theo Walcott equalised in the 70th minute, it was with Arsenal’s first shot on target

Theo Walcott’s goal vs. Leicester City. #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/6JMMNTAk1Z

— Arsenal Related ⚽ (@ArsenalsRelated) February 15, 2016

Olivier Giroud thought he’d put Arsenal in front, Kasper Schemeichel brillianty denied him

Kasper Schmeichel with an incredible save to deny Giroud. https://t.co/GbwEhRa5Az

— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) February 14, 2016

But eventually, the Gunners sealed victory through Danny Welbeck, making his first appearance since April

Danny Welbeck right now pic.twitter.com/bNTGwsDYr0

— Sunday League FC (@SundayLeagueFC) February 14, 2016

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