Arsene Wenger watched from the director’s box as Arsenal destroyed Southampton 5-0 to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Arsenal manager was serving the first game of his four-match ban having been penalised by the FA for his behaviour during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Burnley but will have been pleased with what he saw.
Theo Walcott picked up a rare hat-trick and Danny Welbeck – who has only just returned from injury – scored a brace as Arsenal ran riot against the Saints. Southampton were running high on confidence having just knocked Liverpool out of the EFL Cup but could do nothing as Arsenal were on song.
Walcott completes his hat-trick ? pic.twitter.com/5qLn4l5Odt
— Gooner Nick (@NickVann1987) January 28, 2017
Hat trick ⚽ ⚽⚽ – on to next round !! #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/woUrZHBQEE
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) January 28, 2017
Walcott hat-trick. Welbeck brace. Lucas creative genius. Alexis stat-pad. Ox masterclass at CM. AMN top performance at #6. This is fútbol. pic.twitter.com/4Nr8lKST6u
— ㅤ (@Trequartistry) January 28, 2017
Whenever Walcott gives a post-match interview I picture a media training consultant at home with a glass of wine and a deeply satisfied grin
— Dan L (@danlevy1) January 28, 2017
Theo Walcott scores his first Arsenal hat-trick since 24th May 2015.
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84′: ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/OP2Yz1gALG— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 28, 2017
Plenty of people were happy to see Danny Welbeck on the scoresheet as well after the injury-plagued Englishman finally made a return to the side.
Had to sprinkle a little bit on that feeling… pic.twitter.com/AmCy191wcs
— Danny Welbeck (@DannyWelbeck) January 28, 2017
Welcome back @DannyWelbeck pic.twitter.com/QOukLTY5mP
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) January 28, 2017
A good day for Danny Welbeck today. #arsenal #afc #Welbz #FACup pic.twitter.com/AEldfaPuYz
— Stuart MacFarlane (@Stuart_PhotoAFC) January 28, 2017
Welbeck did it better. ?? pic.twitter.com/eJabmMzjSv
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) January 28, 2017
We doubt @DannyWelbeck could have marked his first start of the year any better – now it’s time for Alexis
? @Alexis_Sanchez
↩️ Welbeck pic.twitter.com/q3ekSJr9NW— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 28, 2017
What a come back 4 Welbeck :-). #SFCvAFC #AFC
— Rami Shaaban (@shaabanrami) January 28, 2017
Welbeck is an unbelievable athlete, if he was in the Jamaica team in 2008 Usain Bolt would still have 9 gold medals.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) January 28, 2017
It’s brilliant from the whole front three. But, after so long out, it’s astonishing from Welbeck.
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) January 28, 2017
Danny Welbeck has scored 2 goals in a game for Arsenal for the first time since October 2014.
Not bad for your first start in 265 days. pic.twitter.com/kOyeMJiZS9
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 28, 2017
He’s got a lot of game has Welbeck. Let’s hope his luck changes on the injury front.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 28, 2017
There was plenty of talk about Arsene Wenger as well after the Arsenal manager began his four match touchline ban.
Arsene Wenger’s face when he realised his assistant manager Steve Bould is a better manager than he is ? pic.twitter.com/caoBWrCiMJ
— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) January 28, 2017
Arsene Wenger, gets 4 match touchline ban, wins next game 5-0 pic.twitter.com/AquL8JOWsH
— 7amkickoff (@7amkickoff) January 28, 2017
Arsenal should look into seeing if they can get Arsene Wenger’s touchline ban extended for more than 4 games! #BouldIn
— Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) January 28, 2017
Arsene Wenger Going Into The Changing Rooms Like… pic.twitter.com/TIQFkYqLnL
— ⚽Champions League (@CHAMPl0NSLEAGUE) January 28, 2017
Arsene Wenger so chilled he’s listening to tunes while watching #beats pic.twitter.com/AN4Qe0yoyc
— arseblog (@arseblog) January 28, 2017
Live look at Arsene Wenger watching Arsenal during his touchline ban. ? pic.twitter.com/uUyPhDqNv2
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 28, 2017
Wenger giving Bould the pre match orders pic.twitter.com/xfRFgRnBxL
— Gavan Sanghera (@Gavan_Sanghera) January 27, 2017
Wenger on watching from the stands: “When you score goals, it looks good from everywhere!” pic.twitter.com/pxoD5Bz3Uc
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) January 28, 2017
Won at St Marys after 14 years. Wenger sent off himself to break the jinx. What a man. Absolute legend. #OneArseneWenger
— Sir Jenkinson (@theEpicGooner) January 28, 2017
