Twitter reacts to a topsy-turvy North London Derby

Tom Victor

Tottenham and Arsenal went into the season’s final North London Derby with both clubs in the hunt for the title.

And both teams looked at times like taking a huge step towards catching league leaders Leicester City, only for the game to end 2-2.

There were plenty of twists and turns, with Arsenal taking the lead through Aaron Ramsey’s flick only for Spurs to turn the game on its head with two quick goals after the dismissal of Francis Coquelin.

But the 10 men came back, and Alexis Sanchez’s first league goal of 2016 was enough to ensure the spoils were shared.

Before the game began, questions were asked of the visitors’ starting line-up.

Ospina's first league appearance of the season, Elneny's first start, first time Mertesacker and Gabriel have played together…it's shaky

— Huw Davies (@thehuwdavies) March 5, 2016

While the fast-paced early stages were very entertaining…for the neutral.

Timeline currently a mixture of Spurs and Arsenal fans having complete kittens and neutrals metaphorically eating popcorn.

— PhilippaB (@Philby1976) March 5, 2016

Harry Kane kept his face mask following a broken nose, which was good news for those who hadn’t made all their jokes during the Swansea game.

enjoying Kane in a facemask. properly plays to his 'kid at school who keeps getting ear infections' vibe

— JOEL GOLBY STAN ACCOUNT (@joelgolby) March 5, 2016

Arsenal’s star performers in the first period were a surprising mix.

https://twitter.com/ryan_defreitas/status/706110752181100545

While Aaron Ramsey’s goal late in the first period won him plenty of goodwill.

Ramsey's terrific finish jarred with his performance until then, when he'd been all effort with poor passing and dwelling on the ball.

— James Dall (@JamesDall_) March 5, 2016

There was one concern, though, with Coquelin picking up a needless booking for handball.

https://twitter.com/McNeilGeorge/status/706105637692952578

And we all know what happened next.

https://twitter.com/McNeilGeorge/status/706116186271064068

michael oliver has the deadest eyes of any ref when issuing a red card

— Ken Early (@kenearlys) March 5, 2016

Spurs didn’t need a second invitation after that, scoring through Alderweireld.

Love Toby Aldeweireld have no idea why he was able to move to Tottenham with so little competition for his signature.

— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) March 5, 2016