Twitter reacts to Ireland’s historic NZ win, Pacquiao returning success and north London derby
Twitter reacts to weekend of sport
It was another enthralling weekend of sport, with plenty of drama occurring from the boxing, football action in the Premier League and rugby union history was made in the clash between Ireland and New Zealand.
The pick of the top-flight fixtures took place at the Emirates, as Arsenal and Tottenham collided in the season’s first north London derby, while Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring and Ireland secured a monumental feat in America.
So read on to see the best of the online reaction on Twitter over the course of the weekend…
Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
There was big pre-match news ahead of the north London derby tussle as Harry Kane returned to the Spurs side but Dele Alli was ruled out…
Spurs fans when they see Kane starts: pic.twitter.com/ydXXReuM6a
— Coral (@Coral) November 6, 2016
Mauricio on @Dele_Alli: "Bad luck yesterday in the training session, he twisted his knee. We need to assess him today and tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/T8dj0Zg3ru
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 6, 2016
In what was an uneventful first-half, Kevin Wimmer opened the scoring for Arsenal with an own-goal…
Video: Arsenal take the lead through a Wimmer own goal after a menacing delivery from Mesut Özil. #afc pic.twitter.com/h5L2TUHZj8
— Arsenal TSN (@ArsenalTSN) November 6, 2016
When you realise Kevin Wimmer has scored more goals for Arsenal than he has for Spurs… #ARSTOT https://t.co/MxnftvNDWQ
— BigSport (@BigSportGB) November 6, 2016
Look at Coquelin's celebrationhttps://t.co/5NcB80YBzV
— Pullin (@lgpmachine) November 6, 2016
It was the returning Kane that ultimately got Tottenham back in the game and secured a derby day point from the penalty spot…
GOAL! @HKane equalises! 1-1 #COYS pic.twitter.com/P43GTdI3Lo
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 6, 2016
Harry Kane vs Arsenal:
– Games: 5
– Goals: 5https://t.co/0BSXE2IoW0— SPORF (@Sporf) November 6, 2016
An interesting stat from a dreary 1-1 result in the capital…
23 – The team scoring first has failed to win a PL meeting between Arsenal and Spurs 23 times, a record in the competition. Pegged.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 6, 2016
Ireland incredibly overcome All Blacks
Ireland secured a historic feat in Chicago as they earned their first win over New Zealand in 111 years, with a late Robbie Henshaw try cementing a 40-29 victory.
@aucklandcricket @BLACKCAPS Congratulations Ireland. A long time coming but deserved the win tonight. Someone's happy & it's not me @RonanOGara10 pic.twitter.com/iStgCExAGn
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) November 5, 2016
This was the moment that the Irish clinched an amazing win at Soldier Field…
It's taken 111 years but @IrishRugby have done it.#IREvNZL https://t.co/15gLNtp1S2
— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) November 5, 2016
Last time an Irish team beat New Zealand was 1978 with Brendan Foley as lock. Today Ireland won after a minute silence for his son. #IREvNZL
— Elaine Byrne (@ElaineByrne) November 5, 2016
There was one New Zealander that was happy…
Just found the only happy New Zealander on the planet. #IREvNZL #irelandrugby pic.twitter.com/ElDKS1rhv0
— Steve Blair (@UniversalExile) November 5, 2016
Don’t worry Ireland, it wasn’t a dream…
FACT: Most of Ireland woke up this morning and wondered if last night was only a dream! #IrelandRugby #IREvNZL #coybig #NZLvIRE
— President of Ireland (@IrishPresident) November 6, 2016
There were sure to be a few sore heads on Sunday…
@AerLingus might struggle to make that flight tomorrow ????
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) November 6, 2016
Truly a record-breaking weekend…
Chicago Cubs win World Series for the first time in 108 years.
In Chicago, Ireland beat New Zealand at rugby for first time in 111 years. pic.twitter.com/lOoWNvw8fq
— Coral (@Coral) November 5, 2016
Mayweather watches as Pacquiao earns return win
After a very short-lived retirement from boxing, legendary eight-division world champion Pacquiao returned to the ring in Las Vegas to clinch the WBO welterweight crown from Vargas, via a unanimous decision.
To God be the glory. Thank you for all the support. I love you all. God Bless everyone. #teampacquiao pic.twitter.com/vP9sU3rGF2
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) November 6, 2016
The Filipino fighter also made some history…
Victorious!
Senator Manny Pacquiao makes history tonight by being the first ever Senator to win the WBO welterweight belt. #TeamLegend pic.twitter.com/JbPL6X0oeI
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiaoTR) November 6, 2016
The focus will now be on who is next for ‘Pacman’, with Kell Brook having outlined intentions of a bout…
. @MannyPacquiaoTR unification fight at 147. Yes please #2017
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) November 6, 2016
Although, Floyd Mayweather was in attendance. Could the pair meet again for a rematch?
And Floyd Mayweather just arrived, he's sitting ringside. And here we go: They hype for Mayweather-Pacquiao II begins…now.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) November 6, 2016
Floyd Mayweather smiled after seeing Manny Pacquiao win. We'll have to see about Mayweather-Pacquiao II. pic.twitter.com/YJiZQvllbF
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) November 6, 2016
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