The best tweets from the world of football this week, featuring the long-awaited return of Premier League football, Roy Keane’s angry outburst at Man United, David Luiz imploding, and Marcus Rashford using his powers for good.
Norway has gone too far.
📺 Frankly disturbing Premier League promo from our broadcasters in Norway.
Wait 'til you see Roy Hodgson. 😂pic.twitter.com/eJn7UJAha5
— FotMob (@FotMob) June 17, 2020
The phones were hopping.
My boyfriend’s dormant WhatsApp groups coming back to life now that the Premier League is back pic.twitter.com/PuBLkfJBrw
— ⭐ amy o'connor ⭐ (@amyohconnor) June 17, 2020
Some weren’t so pleased about the Premier League’s return, however.
This is pure wank void the season absolutely ridiculous all because the scousers ain’t won the league for 300 years
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 17, 2020
Suggestions were made as to how to improve the viewing experience.
This tunnel cam could add some real WWE type excitement with substitutions. Imagine Arsenal getting thrashed and then seeing Thierry Henry running down making a surprise return like Stone Cold Steve Austin
— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) June 17, 2020
Lockdown has affected us all in different ways.
Lockdown has affected everyone a little differently, but it’s safe to say it’s fucking walloped Ex-goalkeeper Rob Green pic.twitter.com/QMEK1uxBHm
— Elliot Hackney (@ElliotHackney) June 17, 2020
No crowd noise has its merits.
You, an intellectual: "I don't listen with the crowd noises because I like to hear the tactical instructions."
Chris Wilder: "Bashy! Bashy! Bashy!"
— Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) June 17, 2020
Did the Aston Villa goalkeeper carry the ball fully over the line? Who can tell really…
ball has to go 2 metres past the line, keep up
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) June 17, 2020
The incredulous reaction to Sheffield United’s clear goal going unrewarded
Very reassuring that Arsenal resumed normal business against Man City.
Two injuries and an individual error leading to a goal. The Arsenal are back.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) June 17, 2020
One might say David Luiz has increased his productivity.
David Luiz with a red card once every 160 PL games with Chelsea, once every 13 games with Arsenal. Gave a penalty away once every 53 games for Chelsea, once every 6.5 games for Arsenal.
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) June 17, 2020
Things did not get better against Brighton.
AFTV: A Short Story. pic.twitter.com/ryL2hLjVVl
— Hugo 🅴 (@HugoTHFC) June 20, 2020
Just plant the trees, Hector.
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) June 17, 2020
Good to see Roy Keane has mellowed out.
I’ve watched this 257 times already. Sensational. pic.twitter.com/3yvZYEXDqe
— Eoghan Tomás McDermott (@EoghanMcDermott) June 20, 2020
Roy Keane tears into Manchester United’s De Gea and Maguire for Spurs goal
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford managed to get the government to spend £120m on feeding hungry children. All in a week’s work.
An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament…#maketheUturn
Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020
Manchester ♥️ pic.twitter.com/9uGfXCXlIp
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 20, 2020
Why Rashford’s example shows footballers are more than playing their part
The conspiracy theorists weren’t having it, probably.
"It's funny you say that Jeff. A guy I subscribe to on YouTube has done a study that suggests children should only be eating once or twice a week anyway. I'm not saying I agree with him but it's worth a watch." pic.twitter.com/M6XHysrvQu
— GeorgeWeahsCousin (@WeahsCousin) June 16, 2020
But it’s clear that Rashford is the most popular man in Britain right now.
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) June 16, 2020
Sorry, did I say Marcus? I meant Daniel. Yes, definitely Daniel Rashford, smashing chap.
Good to see @MattHancock finally giving credit to footballers and Daniel Rashford in particular pic.twitter.com/b3lcqsTcP7
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 17, 2020
“What about old Danny Rashford, ay? Some player. Pringle?” pic.twitter.com/giQG2JBGlF
— MUNDIAL (H) (@MundialMag) June 17, 2020
"I'd also like to express my fondness for… that particular footballer." pic.twitter.com/24TMNDrc6V
— James Maw (@JamesTMaw) June 17, 2020
Five of the funniest comedy football sketches ever
Does… the Liverpool admin not understand football or?
When the person running your twitter account has never played football 😳😂 https://t.co/tFzdBThxCU
— Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) June 14, 2020
English international football in the 90’s summed up.
They would lose to each other on penalties. https://t.co/gTcWFPcBNu
— Jonathan O'Brien (@obrien_jonathan) June 16, 2020
Emre did NOT like Crystal Palace loanee Alexander Sorloth shushing him.
Here is Big Alexander Sørloth treating Emre Belözoğlu to some textbook "Shut your mouth" sign language and Emre, well… Emre isn't impressed at such a display of insolence. pic.twitter.com/OUgkZPh8FM
— MUNDIAL (H) (@MundialMag) June 17, 2020
Read: How Waddle and the Owls became the beautiful losers of the 90’s
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