Twitter Reaction: Arsenal Fans Celebrate St Totteringham's Day After Win at Hull

Chelsea may have stolen the limelight with their Premier League title win on Sunday, but Arsenal's clash with Hull on Bank Holiday Monday had implications at both ends of the table.

The hosts went into the game just one point away from the drop zone but in a mini renaissance of form, having won their past two league games. The Gunners, meanwhile, were looking to close in on Manchester City for the honour of second place, while consolidating automatic entry to next year's Champions League.

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Relegation race implications of Hull-Arsenal. Hull City basically safe with a win, at serious risk if they lose. pic.twitter.com/x4cGj0CNUd

— Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) May 4, 2015"

Perhaps the most anticipated aspect of the game, however, was the official arrival of St. Totteringham's Day. The point in the season at which Tottenham can no longer mathematically finish above their north London neighbours would celebrate its 20th consecutive year if Arsenal avoided a loss—something they have done in their past nine meetings with Hull.

Before kick-off, some Arsenal fans were looking forward to #TotteringhamsDay, while others had already started the celebrations...

There were, however, a few spicy retorts for the celebrating Gunners fans...

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Arsenal fans. Look away... pic.twitter.com/KgrDMakCrn

— Footy Memes (@FootyMemes) May 4, 2015"

And several rival fans questioning the intelligence of the Gunners faithful...

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We can still win the league if we beat Hull tonight Arsenal fan logic

— Filletti (@oxTheMaestroxo) May 4, 2015"

Despite the fact that the Tigers were on a good run and had beaten Liverpool at the KC in their last match, some bold propositions were also being made. None quite as bold as this NSFW tattoo promise but bold all the same...

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If hull beat arsenal I will cut all my hair off

— G (@KompanyKombat) May 4, 2015"

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If hull beat arsenal I might just not leave the house ever again

— Rachel Anderson (@rach_nufc) May 4, 2015"

In the first 20 minutes, Hull were content to sit deep and there wasn't a great deal of action. In the stands, meanwhile, Arsenal fans started singing that their host city for the evening was not a pleasant place and they wished to return home (NSFW link).

The home fans responded with some world-class banter based around the fact that Hull is set to become the 2017 UK City of Culture...

Hull got themselves back into the game as the half-hour mark approach, but the Gunners took the lead via a deflected Alexis Sanchez free-kick...

Five minutes later, Santo Cazorla pinged a brilliant ball to Aaron Ramsey, whose shot took a cruel deflection off Robbie Brady to double the visitors' advantage...

Shortly before the half-time whistle, Alexis further disheartened the home contingent by adding his second of the night...

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3-0. And a festive St. Totteringham's Day to all! #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/s7KUUZztYD

— Jamie Doyle (@Doyle_Jamie) May 4, 2015"

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Alexis Sanchez - 24 goals, 11 assists, debut season. Simply amazing. The real PFA player of the year.

— One Arsene Wenger (@MatewosTsegaye) May 4, 2015"

At half-time, the gulf in class between the two sides was stark...

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Arsenal 3-0 up at at half time pic.twitter.com/YMQ1UsB3G3

— i was toronto_gooner (@6Gooner) May 4, 2015"

There was also plenty of criticism being aimed at former Tottenham star Tom Huddlestone, whose first-half performance earned him trending status... 

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Don't understand how Huddlestone became a footballer all he does is try the Hollywood long ball into the striker.

— AHerrera21 (@aemran1995) May 4, 2015"

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Tom huddlestone has robbed a living imo

— Tb (@ttomborman) May 4, 2015"

As the second half progressed, Santi Cazorla also trended, thanks to his splendid performance...

In the 57th minute, Hull managed to pull one back through a Stephen Quinn header, which may just prove vital when goal difference is considered in the relegation scrap...

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Stephen Quinn Ginger wizard

— lloyd gibson (@lloyd_gibson) May 4, 2015"

Just after the hour mark, Mesut Ozil pulled off a sublime flicked pass that sent Gunners fans into a mini frenzy...

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Mesut Ozil could pass through a black hole

— Hector Baellerin (@WengerAholic) May 4, 2015"

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I want to take that Ozil flick to the pictures

— Tom Adams (@tomEurosport) May 4, 2015"

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Ozil when playing against small teams pic.twitter.com/nz8sDQ4Khy

— PowaKnightsLive10May (@Cricket_Guyy) May 4, 2015"

As the game drew to a close, the mutterings of protest against referee Lee Mason grew to a crescendo when a few decisions didn't go in Arsenal's favour...

In spite of Mason's perceived transgressions, the full-time whistle blew and Arsenal earned a 3-1 victory. St. Totteringham's Day became official...

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