Twitter explodes as Arsene Wenger records first 'competitive' win over Jose Mourinho

Arsenal recorded a 2-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United to keep their slim hopes of a top-four finish alive. The Gunners took the lead through Granit Xhaka’s strike from 35 yards in the 54^th minute, which took a wicked deflection off the back of Ander Herrera to loop over David De Gea into the top corner.

Former Manchester United striker, Danny Welbeck, doubled his side’s lead less than 4 minutes later as he thumped home a header from an Oxlade-Chamberlain cross. The win marked Arsene Wenger’s first victory over nemesis Jose Mourinho in a ‘competitive’ game, given that he has only ever beaten the Portuguese in the Community Shield prior to today’s game.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

13^th time lucky for Arsene Wenger!

13 - Arsene Wenger has beaten Jose Mourinho in the Premier League at the 13th attempt (D7 L5). Hex. pic.twitter.com/C4t3PiKnOJ

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2017

Arsene Wenger has beaten a team managed by Jose Mourinho in the Premier League for the first time in his career.Finally. pic.twitter.com/BzZsEpypEt

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2017

Full time. Arsene Wenger punches the air, shouts 'specialist in failure' and slams a Malteser onto the back of Mourinho's head.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 7, 2017

Wenger knocks Mourinho's Man United the f**k out pic.twitter.com/le7v645e3C

— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) May 7, 2017

When your 25-game unbeaten run in the league in danger of ending at the hands of your bitter managerial rival. pic.twitter.com/tIa3GqJT4f

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2017

When your competitive record with Wenger is hit with a loss... pic.twitter.com/CIy2839hMu

— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) May 7, 2017

Arsene Wenger beats Mourinho for the first time in the Premier League. #ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/OX5icuM8sX

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 7, 2017

Wenger has a message for Mourinho after going 2-0 up pic.twitter.com/wFmZX2PFQs

— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) May 7, 2017

When your competitive record with Wenger is hit with a loss... pic.twitter.com/CIy2839hMu

— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) May 7, 2017

Ozil was not invisible for once against a big team!

Ozil's best game of the season. Elegant as always, some exquisite touches, as often, but also putting in a real shift, as...I know, I know.

— Philippe Auclair (@PhilippeAuclair) May 7, 2017

#YaGunnersYa! We've truly played well today - nice Sunday evening everyone! #COYG #AFCvMUFC @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/mPaUnNMIw6

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) May 7, 2017

The legend of Francis Coquelin....

Coquelin coming on to continue Man United's unbeaten run.

— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) May 7, 2017

Coquelin trying to stop Rooney shot is too funny pic.twitter.com/dD2fmnQ46A

— (@LowkeyMo_) May 7, 2017

Just caught a rare Pokémon, Francis Coquelin at the Emirates Stadium(Idea by: @Cest_Zuri ) pic.twitter.com/QjPo1lH6xj

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 7, 2017

Specialist in failure, who?

Manchester United’s results away to PL top 6 this season:vs Liverpool 0-0vs Chelsea 4-0vs Man City 0-0vs Arsenal 2-0No goals scored pic.twitter.com/fEDpeqCqFg

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) May 7, 2017

What a sight that would have been.

Of course will be typical of Mourinho to win 3-2 and then do Mohiniyattam in front of Wenger in the dugout.

— No Paneer No Cry (@sidin) May 7, 2017

They love noggin in it, don’t they?

No Premier League team has scored more headed goals this season than Arsenal (15).Aerial aces. pic.twitter.com/RyK2jKqeGq

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2017

#WengerOut?

Arsenal's caretaker manager might get the job permanently after this performance.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 7, 2017

Boom Xhaka-Laka!

Granit Xhaka has now scored 4 goals for Arsenal across all competitions, 3 of them have come from outside the area.With some help… pic.twitter.com/jDb76GlnzS

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2017

Granit Xhaka scores Arsenal's 50th PL goal v Man Utd, in the 50th PL meeting - 25th Arsenal player to score in this PL fixture pic.twitter.com/xTocY11NZu

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 7, 2017

Xhaka looking for Herrera after his volley went wide...

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 7, 2017

Oxlade-Chamberlain was one of the best players on the pitch!

Oxlade-Chamberlain has now taken out two Manchester United players with 'forward's challenges'. No yellow card. Only one free kick. #ARSMUN

— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) May 7, 2017

Dat Guy!

Danny Welbeck has now scored more goals for Arsenal vs. Man Utd (3) than he scored vs. Arsenal for Man Utd (2).Haunting his former side. pic.twitter.com/0yp6R3yk7J

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2017

Danny Welbeck scores against his old club to make it 2-0. It's not the first time he also scored against Man Utd in March 2015. pic.twitter.com/4UEqhit6yC

— Historical Sport (@HistorySport_) May 7, 2017

Now to all my Man Utd fans out there and I know there's fucking millions of you bad move selling welbeck as you fucking were LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 7, 2017

Danny Welbeck's game by numbers vs. Man Utd:100% aerial duels won9 passes3 shots2 clearances1 goalSimple but effective. pic.twitter.com/X3zNS1evGs

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2017

Good to see Welbeck celebrating. Would have liked him to run the length of the field and knee slide like Adebayor, but you can't have it all

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 7, 2017

Dat Guy explaining his celebration against his former club.

Danny Welbeck: "When I get on that pitch it's just business. When you score you have to be happy - it's only natural." #ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/qUdNU7LSbV

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 7, 2017

3 - Danny Welbeck has scored in each of his last three appearances versus Man Utd for Arsenal. Motivation.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2017

2 goals in less than 4 minutes...

53rd Minute: Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd57th Minute: Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd pic.twitter.com/h58XsrXsS9

— Football Hub (@RealFootballHub) May 7, 2017

Oh, Mr. Wayne!

People say there's no heart in football but United have given Rooney 32 separate testimonials this season. Still some decency in the game.

— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) May 7, 2017

Poor Luke Shaw was guilty of not being on the pitch!

Jose Mourinho looks deep in thought. Wondering how he can somehow blame Luke Shaw for that goal. #ARSMUN

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 7, 2017

Was that t/he plan?

When Arsenal fans realize Mourinho took this L just so Wenger could extend his contract. Tactical masterclass. pic.twitter.com/gjOc7ohoW6

— rajat (@ClassicFergie) May 7, 2017

Losing to Wenger, so that he can get a contract extension.Yet another masterclass by Jose Mourinho pic.twitter.com/rZqEgkXYjA

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 7, 2017

#WengerIn?

If Wenger walks over and slaps Mourinho in the face I'll give him a 4-year deal myself.

— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) May 7, 2017