Twitter erupts as Arsenal secure comfortable 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt

Twitter erupts as Arsenal secure comfortable 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt

Twitter went into a frenzy as Arsenal ran out comfortable winners by a 3-0 margin against Bodo/Glimt in their UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday (October 6). The clash, which took place at the Emirates Stadium, started with the Gunners taking easy control of the proceedings, much to the visitors' dismay.

Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Khaykin was a vital figure between the sticks, impressively keeping the hosts from scoring in the first 20 minutes. However, his defenders could do little to stop the Gunners' vibrant attacking style of play.

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Mikel Arteta's men created a number of chances, either going wide or parried away, but they eventually snatched the opening goal in the 23rd minute, thanks to quick reflexes from Eddie Nketiah.

The struggling visitors were left stunned as the Gunners took off on a counter-attack that met Kieran Tierney on the left flank.

The left-back wasted no time powering a shot at goal which hit the post and rebounded into play. Nketiah was in the right place at the right moment and finished off the move with a simple tap-in from the penalty area.

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Barely four minutes later, the disgruntled Bodo defense suffered a lapse in concentration, which led to a goal by Rob Holding. The centre-back went forward for a corner kick, which failed to reach any key players. However, the resulting clearance was picked up by Fabio Vieira, who curled it into Holding, and the defender powered his header into the goal with ease.

More chances came for the Gunners in the first half, but they were not clinical enough to add another goal to the scoreline. Bodo goalkeeper Khaykin put in a great display of shot-stopping, which also played a part in keeping Arsenal from securing a third goal before the break.

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Bodo/Glimt fail to score despite improved second half display as Arsenal increase margin

The second half picked up where the first half ended, with quick movement from one side of the pitch to the other. This time around, however, it was Bodo/Glimt that seemed to take control of the game, actively attacking and pushing the Gunners deep.

However, Arteta was not intent on taking any chances, and he brought in Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Jesus, turning the tide in his favor again.

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Arsenal eventually scored a late goal thanks to sublime dribbling from Jesus, who picked out Vieira from the edge of the post. The youngster powered in the third goal of the night in minute 84, and the Gunners ended the game with a clean sheet.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the north London side's impressive 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt:

Gabriel Jesus is a class act.
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Gabriel Jesus. That's the tweet.
Jesus stays performing miracles
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Gabriel Jesus has been directly involved in more goals than any other Arsenal player this season:

◎ 10 games
◎ 5 goals
◉ 4 assists

Dancing through defenders.
Gabriel Jesus is such a brilliant footballer and he’s probably playing the best football of his career here. It’s a match made in heaven
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I really want to know how we got Gabriel Jesus for £45m
I can’t lie it’s pretty disrespectful people comparing Jesus to R9…

Jesus is miles clear.
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Arteta’s talent ID strikes again
Arteta spoke yesterday about playing Jesus and Nketiah together. Well we are about to get 30 minutes of it, with Jesus playing out left and Nketiah through the middle.
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Why is Arteta risking these players.
Ødegaard in the left #8, Vieira in the advanced #10. I’ve longed for this day. Arteta’s Arsenal get closer to Pep’s City on a day by day basis. It has Bernardo-KDB written all over it whilst maintaining the leadership qualities Xhaka offers, except with a lot more quality overall
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Arteta is a sensible man, not playing Partey in any any team from a Carpenters League
I really don't understand why Arteta brought on Saka rather than Nelson in a game like this.
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Omo, Arteta had better use our first team against Bodo in the return leg otherwise we fit collect wotowoto oo
The next thing Arteta needs to work on is killing teams off.
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Gabriel Jesus is a dribbling demon & Arteta’s unlocked him
@Arsenal Arteta throwing in Jesus and Saka in the Europa League games
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If Nelson puts in the work.. Arteta will keep him. What all the wingers at Arsenal have in common is that they’re all workhalics. He can make it here.
You just can't be named Vieira and be a bad footballer
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Fábio Vieira is a superstar. End product machine. Everything Arteta touches is turning to gold.
It’s no secret that I’m not Edu’s biggest fan but the way he got Fabio Vieira gives him all the credibility in the world. Outstanding deal for the club.
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Gabriel Jesus is R9’s long lost son
Gabriel Jesus makes football look so, so easy.
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I wasn’t joking when I told you about Fabio Vieira. You think Arsenal are good now? Just you wait until they integrate this guy into the XI. The press resistance and low centre of gravity of Bernardo Silva with the ball-striking & inevitability of Kevin De Bruyne - a mix of both.

Arsenal will next face Liverpool at home on Sunday before taking on Bodo away in the return fixture next week.

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