Arsenal made extremely hard work of the first half against Lincoln City at the Emirates on Saturday, but they were a side transformed in the second to seal a comprehensive win.
Arsene Wenger fielded a full-strength side, Petr Cech replacing the injured David Ospina.
People were, again, miffed as to why Lucas wasn’t starting.
Lucas can't even get a game against Lincoln? What even was the point in buying him? We already have a mascot don't we? #AFCvLCFC
— Martell Lewis (@martell89lewis) March 11, 2017
300 – This will be Arsenal's 300th competitive game at the Emirates Stadium. Venue.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 11, 2017
Here’s how the game unfolded on Twitter
0-10 minutes
https://twitter.com/Schweindaddy/status/840617669057531908
You know the trouble with Arsenal is they always try and walk it in
— Dixon (@Dixon_AD1) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/7amkickoff/status/840617877363335168
Dreadful finish from Ramsey. FFS.
— Arsene's Eyes 💙 (@Arsenes_Eyes) March 11, 2017
Ah! Almost Aaron!
— Kelly Wood (@kmwood02) March 11, 2017
Danny Cowley said earlier this week he's broken the game down into nine x 10 minute games for his players at the Emirates. 1 down, 8 to go..
— Jonathan Fadugba (@JFfutbol) March 11, 2017
10-20 minutes
OHHHHHH woodwork
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
Off the post from Walcott
— Michael Sheehy (@JamrockRover) March 11, 2017
Lovely shot from Walcott to start the game of his life for the visiting goal keeper
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/iNabberTV/status/840620418570563584
Already mumbled "wanker" at Taylor 4 times
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
20-30 minutes
https://twitter.com/HLeeHurley/status/840621523970981889
Update on the match: pic.twitter.com/Tgb4l0uvjJ
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/HLeeHurley/status/840622084099362816
We’ve been forced into an early change…
↩️ @Alex_OxChambo
🔛 @MesutOzil1088#AFCvLCFC 0-0 (27) pic.twitter.com/9NXvUmUCwa— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 11, 2017
Top save @PetrCech!
— Arsenal America (@arsenalamerica) March 11, 2017
30-40 minutes
The least you'll expect us to do is pummel teams like Lincoln. Not even got work the keeper enough yet. So so poor
— KF (@aeroberg) March 11, 2017
Could someone in an Arsenal shirt please play like you give a damn
— You Are My Arsenal (@YouAreMyArsenal) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/HLeeHurley/status/840623949448896513
Lincoln supporters singing "Arsene Wenger, we're coming for you!"
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) March 11, 2017
This myth gets propagated then he gets booked for every foul he commits. It's a joke. https://t.co/miGmysPrSK
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) March 11, 2017
Ahhh there's the Anthony Taylor we know and love* *internetsarcasm
— Artekkers🎗💙 (@nellypop13) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/HLeeHurley/status/840625384601329664
https://twitter.com/GoonerGordo/status/840625459503218688
Someone find Anthony Taylor a green shirt.
— Walid Arsenal ⚽️ (@1Walid1) March 11, 2017
Magic of the FA Cup: Bricklayers being allowed to clean out professional athletes because, I dunno, nostalgia.
— Arse2Mouse (@arse2mouse) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/claudewuAFC/status/840625782321958914
My commentator just mentioned that "of course Taylor is helping the weaker team". When did they add that in ref rulebook?
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
40-45 minutes
Me watching this game so far: pic.twitter.com/rJ2s08UxGT
— Dianna (@Dianna60613) March 11, 2017
THEOOOOOOO FINALLY
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/beardyblue/status/840627723420762113
Take that you non league assholes.
— Kelly Wood (@kmwood02) March 11, 2017
As soon as we put some pressure on them we scored
— Michael Sheehy (@JamrockRover) March 11, 2017
the Lincoln half time water bottles will now be filled with Chris Sutton' said tears
— Jonathan Gillender (@j_gillender) March 11, 2017
Sutton says Walcott's goal was fortunate. What's fortunate for him is that someone pays him to utter gibberish
— Michael Sheehy (@JamrockRover) March 11, 2017
Second half
45-55 minutes
Lincoln keeper a full two minutes late for the second half. Taking time wasting to new levels – game hadn't even restarted.
— Artekkers🎗💙 (@nellypop13) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/beardyblue/status/840633548566585345
12 – Theo Walcott has now scored the same number of FA Cup goals for Arsenal as @IanWright0 did (12). Hitman.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 11, 2017
Now Gibbs. It's like they *want* me to drink.
— Arsene's Eyes 💙 (@Arsenes_Eyes) March 11, 2017
Mesut's ball though 😍
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
Just watched Sanchez waving at Xhaka saying 'Calm down' and then waved the imaginary card at him as if to say, you'll get sent off. #AFC
— James Dodd (@JamesDodd89) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/beardyblue/status/840635085212770304
Brilliant! 2-0 GIROUD!
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/TimJames1989/status/840635203878047746
That's outrageously good pisstaking football putting together a 6-pass move in their box
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) March 11, 2017
Dare I say #Wengerball?
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
55-65 minutes
Joke club, everything to protest about… pic.twitter.com/ni2agD6uSy
— Artekkers🎗💙 (@nellypop13) March 11, 2017
Giroud dribbbling? This lot really are shit.
— Ryan De Freitas (@ryan_defreitas) March 11, 2017
3-0 now. Job done.
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) March 11, 2017
Wemberleeeey Wemberleeeey
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/HLeeHurley/status/840636892647428099
If Waterfall hadn't touched it #Ozil was right behind him for a tap in 😀
— Glen Oglaza (@glenoglaza1) March 11, 2017
Xhaka off Coq on. Precautions due to yellow I guess
— Germangunners (@Germangunners) March 11, 2017
I really hope that this game doesn't ruin the rest of the season for Lincoln. They deserve to be playing at a much higher level.
— Jason Clogg (@DBCloggy) March 11, 2017
Arsenal turning the screw now. Need to keep going, team needs the confidence of a few goals. Do feel kinda bad for Lincoln, they look done.
— Gimme the Leut (@LeutrimRexhaj) March 11, 2017
That's….what she said? https://t.co/ZAyzzNZks1
— Dianna (@Dianna60613) March 11, 2017
65-75 minutes
https://twitter.com/beardyblue/status/840638074996568070
Lucas coming on. Bet he scores a Hattrick
— Germangunners (@Germangunners) March 11, 2017
Still, at least their fans got to experience cushioned seats.
— Ryan De Freitas (@ryan_defreitas) March 11, 2017
Oh my god all the passes
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
Brilliant from Alexis! 4-0! #WeWant5
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
Fuck me. That was beautiful
— Sean (@ALotOfFormers) March 11, 2017
Sanchez! Awww you'll be missed
— Panda Monium (@arsenalpanda11) March 11, 2017
That's 94 goals for Arsenal so far this season
— Michael Sheehy (@JamrockRover) March 11, 2017
75-85 minutes
5-0 ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
— Sam (@samuelJayC) March 11, 2017
Ramsey: literally had to walk it in. Haha #AFCvLCFC
— I Never Say Cacao (@gooner_kocka) March 11, 2017
Reckon we should try and moonwalk the 6th in.
— JD (@JD82__) March 11, 2017
Only disappointment is that Ramsey didn't get on his knees and knock it over the line with his head
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) March 11, 2017
"You have to feel for them"
Why? They're a non-league side in a quarter-final, nobody has ever deserved sympathy less
— Lewis (@LGAmbrose) March 11, 2017
Haha my commentator talking about lack of respect from Arsenal. 👏👏 shut up.
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
exactly bunch of pricks fact that we fielded a fully senior side should show our respect imo!!!
— orla conaghan (@orlacon0) March 11, 2017
It'd be so Arsene if this actually triggered an eight-game winning run.
— Gingers for Limpar (@Gingers4Limpar) March 11, 2017
lmao Aaron Ramsey, walks the ball into the net, the Arsenal way 😂. Arsenal 5-0 Lincoln #ARSLIN https://t.co/5LWGrRK6O8
— Ali S (@RoyMustang786) March 11, 2017
No, but could you let it go for five fucking minutes? https://t.co/3Mml4coUHt
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
That's a red card tackle. Why is nobody in that guy's face? It's 5-0 whys he doing that for any reason other than malice?
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) March 11, 2017
Ohhhhh Alexis hits the woodwork from free kick
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) March 11, 2017
LUCAS DIVING WHEN WE'RE 5-0 UP AGAINST A NON LEAGUE TEAM. MY MAN HAS TO START FROM NOW ON.
— Paddy (@PaddyArsenal) March 11, 2017
85-90 minutes
If an Arsenal player dives:
"that's disgusting, really poor"
If any other player dives:
"well, it's part of the game"
— Salibae (@SaIibae) March 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/SeanWalsh_97/status/840643302311501824
