After a few months, Danny Welbeck earned a little payback against Louis Van Gaal. Arsenal's Number 23 scored the game's deciding goal against his former side, lifting the Gunners over Man United to reach the FA Cup semifinals. This victory represents the second time Arsenal has beaten United in their last sixteen games, while it's the first win for Arsene Wenger at Old Trafford since 2006.
Things turned out wonderfully for the Gunners, since they dominated the first half up to the goal scored by Nacho Monreal. The Spanish midfielder netted the ball after 26 minutes, and everything seemed to be working just fine for Wenger's men. But three minutes later, Wayne Rooney equalized after a fine cross by Angel Di Maria.
After the break, United dominated most of the action, but it was Arsenal who re-took the lead thanks to Danny Welbeck, who managed to score the decisive goal after a bad pass by Antonio Valencia. Things got more complicated for Van Gaal's men after Angel Di Maria was sent off. United enjoyed a few chances to equalize, but Szczesny's performance was crucial when his team needed him the most.
Fans praised Lord Welbeck's goal against his former team, while some others did not waste any time trolling Manchester United's season. Scroll down to read some of the best comments below!
OUT of the FA Cup OUT of the League NO Champions League Season put to death by one of your own #MANARS #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/MWx5ztIsHx
— Austin (@AustinIsDeleted) March 9, 2015
Great performance by Arsenal, excellent tactics by Wenger. If we played like this every week, I wouldn't have to consider electric chairs.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 9, 2015
Welbeck is the real gooner pic.twitter.com/tNg7cqWRxJ
— KING ÖF LÖNDÖN (@goonerszone) March 9, 2015
Remember when Manchester United fans laughed at us for buying Welbeck? Yeah. Now, we laugh.
— Arsenal News (@__arsenal_news_) March 9, 2015
So pleased for Danny Welbeck. He was humiliated by van Gaal, tonight he exacted perfect retribution. #afc
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 9, 2015
"Welbeck is not the standard required at Manchester United." - Louis van Gaal pic.twitter.com/DDrmbBGMEE
— Sunday League FC (@ltsSundayLeague) March 9, 2015
RVP: "Welbeck come and join us" pic.twitter.com/7LRAVB6qyk
— SJ (@ItsOnlyBantz) March 9, 2015
Arsenal's form at Old Trafford since 2015: W pic.twitter.com/SW3uG4UIUP
— All Football News (@AllFootballLive) March 9, 2015
Arsenal leaving Old Trafford be like... https://t.co/R5RicGZH8F
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) March 9, 2015
Arsenal fans right now. https://t.co/BkDo89LCKy
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) March 9, 2015
When you sell Welbeck and he scores the winner against your team pic.twitter.com/Ipoyw5Pq7i
— 6'2 (@Mta_1991) March 9, 2015
Twitter goes crazy when Welbeck scores