How Twitter Reacted to Arsenal's 2-0 Win at Everton

Suffice to say it's not been an enjoyable week for Arsenal fans. After being knocked out of the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League by Watford and Barcelona, respectively, the Gunners headed to Goodison Park on Saturday for yet another must-win game.

Before kick-off, the mood on Twitter was not entirely positive, with many voicing their displeasure with Arsene Wenger's continuing tenure:

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REVEALED: Arsene Wenger's tactical approach for the Everton game today #WengerIn #WengerOut pic.twitter.com/jfUsGh9Hmn

— Win Cash Live (@wincashlive) March 19, 2016"

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Spot on #WengerOut https://t.co/bKt4tCxEng

— Grant (@GrantAnderson96) March 19, 2016"

With Leicester City starting the day 11 points ahead of Arsenal, the general consensus was the match on Merseyside could make or break their title aspirations:

Some Gunners fans proposed drastic measures in the event Everton took the points:

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if Arsenal lose to Everton I will become an Everton supporter

— Danji NE (@nativedanji) March 19, 2016"

The hyperbolic complaints and anxiety dissipated after only seven minutes of play, though, as Danny Welbeck opened the scoring from a wonderful team move:

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That Arsenal goal! #EVEARS pic.twitter.com/OU4OVmwtXO

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) March 19, 2016"

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Why we sold welbeck I'll never know

— Ash Suddes 〽️ (@ashsuddes) March 19, 2016"

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We make it 13 passes in the build-up to the #AFC goal. #EFC sliced open. 0-1.https://t.co/ZHQZH1luug#EFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/abAnajLTsS

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 19, 2016"

As the action unfolded on the field, Michael Owen received a typical amount of attention on social media for his performance in the BT Sport commentary box:

As half-time approached, Everton's efforts were not exactly winning any plaudits:

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Everton can be really terrible when they want to be

— Viknesh (@Viknesh05) March 19, 2016"

A few minutes before the break, Everton's defensive naivety was exposed by Alex Iwobi, who doubled the visitors' advantage on his full Premier League debut:

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Oi Iwobi is Jay-Jay Okocha's nephew!? Mind blown mate pic.twitter.com/d8Tymd8pnc

— Ad (@Reve1ey) March 19, 2016"

Shortly after the hour mark, Arsenal 'keeper David Ospina collided with Romelu Lukaku. His resultant injury appeared to give the Toffees a little more confidence, but the Colombian was not substituted:

Despite their war-wounded goalie, Arsenal came out 2-0 victors, which gave some fans renewed hope:

Most, however, used the win to mock the swing in emotions of Arsenal fans:

They still have eight games to go, folks!

[Twitter]