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An electric start to the Premier League season, as told through the ‘Wenger Out’ Twitter trend

It took just half an hour for #WengerOut to trend on Twitter – but it became quite a roller-coaster from there…

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The Premier League’s opening game saw Leicester travel to Arsenal, and for Gunners fans things started with a stirring optimism.

Despite pressure on him at the end of last season, Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year contract and signs like this could be seen in the crowd as the match began.

An Arsenal fan in the stands
(Nick Potts/PA)

A thumping header from Mohamed Elneny’s cross gave them the lead over the Foxes.

Lacazette scores
(Nick Potts/PA)

And almost immediately, with the help of a certain high-profile journalist Gooner, that old saying came back to haunt the 67-year-old Frenchman.

#WengerOut has become somewhat part and parcel of the Premier League – so much so that some thought it now deserves recognition.

Wenger did appear to have some respite though, with Danny Welbeck levelling for the Gunners just before half-time.

Another new signing, left back Sead Kolasinac, provided the pass for the Englishman’s goal – a cool side-footed finish.

Welbeck celebrates with Kolasinac
(Nick Potts/PA)
Vardy celebrates with teammates
(Alastair Grant/AP)

But guess what? It still wasn’t over.

Goals from Welshman Aaron Ramsey and veteran striker Olivier Giroud, both off the bench on Wenger’s orders, yanked the Gunners back to 4-3 – with Arsenal claiming the points.

Olivier Giroud scores the fourth goal for Arsenal
(Alastair Grant/AP)

For Wenger though, he’ll be breathing a sigh of relief.

Oh and in case you’re wondering what that Gunners fan who seemed to help kick off the #WengerOut trend earlier was thinking?

Here he is…

Nice one Piers.

The fiercely entertaining game undoubtedly revealed both weaknesses and strengths in Arsenal’s side – but it’s early days and the result certainly won’t win them the league in the same way it won’t lose it for Leicester.

One thing is clear though, the Premier League is back. And it’s back with a bang.

Saturday’s action kicks off with Liverpool’s trip to Watford, while Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton are all in action across seven fixtures.

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