Twitter reacts to Ireland’s historic NZ win, Pacquiao returning success and north London derby

In what was an uneventful first-half, Kevin Wimmer opened the scoring for Arsenal with an own-goal…

Video: Arsenal take the lead through a Wimmer own goal after a menacing delivery from Mesut Özil. #afc pic.twitter.com/h5L2TUHZj8

— Arsenal TSN (@ArsenalTSN) November 6, 2016

When you realise Kevin Wimmer has scored more goals for Arsenal than he has for Spurs… #ARSTOT https://t.co/MxnftvNDWQ

— BigSport (@BigSportGB) November 6, 2016

Look at Coquelin's celebrationhttps://t.co/5NcB80YBzV

— Pullin (@lgpmachine) November 6, 2016

It was the returning Kane that ultimately got Tottenham back in the game and secured a derby day point from the penalty spot…

GOAL! @HKane equalises! 1-1 #COYS pic.twitter.com/P43GTdI3Lo

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 6, 2016

Harry Kane vs Arsenal:

– Games: 5
– Goals: 5https://t.co/0BSXE2IoW0

— SPORF (@Sporf) November 6, 2016

An interesting stat from a dreary 1-1 result in the capital…

23 – The team scoring first has failed to win a PL meeting between Arsenal and Spurs 23 times, a record in the competition. Pegged.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 6, 2016

Ireland incredibly overcome All Blacks

Ireland secured a historic feat in Chicago as they earned their first win over New Zealand in 111 years, with a late Robbie Henshaw try cementing a 40-29 victory.

@aucklandcricket @BLACKCAPS Congratulations Ireland. A long time coming but deserved the win tonight. Someone's happy & it's not me @RonanOGara10 pic.twitter.com/iStgCExAGn

— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) November 5, 2016

This was the moment that the Irish clinched an amazing win at Soldier Field…

It's taken 111 years but @IrishRugby have done it.#IREvNZL https://t.co/15gLNtp1S2

— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) November 5, 2016

Last time an Irish team beat New Zealand was 1978 with Brendan Foley as lock. Today Ireland won after a minute silence for his son. #IREvNZL

— Elaine Byrne (@ElaineByrne) November 5, 2016

There was one New Zealander that was happy…

Just found the only happy New Zealander on the planet. #IREvNZL #irelandrugby pic.twitter.com/ElDKS1rhv0

— Steve Blair (@UniversalExile) November 5, 2016

Don’t worry Ireland, it wasn’t a dream…

FACT: Most of Ireland woke up this morning and wondered if last night was only a dream! #IrelandRugby #IREvNZL #coybig #NZLvIRE

— President of Ireland (@IrishPresident) November 6, 2016

There were sure to be a few sore heads on Sunday…

@AerLingus might struggle to make that flight tomorrow ????

— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) November 6, 2016

Truly a record-breaking weekend…

Chicago Cubs win World Series for the first time in 108 years.

In Chicago, Ireland beat New Zealand at rugby for first time in 111 years. pic.twitter.com/lOoWNvw8fq

— Coral (@Coral) November 5, 2016

Mayweather watches as Pacquiao earns return win

After a very short-lived retirement from boxing, legendary eight-division world champion Pacquiao returned to the ring in Las Vegas to clinch the WBO welterweight crown from Vargas, via a unanimous decision.

To God be the glory. Thank you for all the support. I love you all. God Bless everyone. #teampacquiao pic.twitter.com/vP9sU3rGF2

— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) November 6, 2016

The Filipino fighter also made some history…

Victorious!

Senator Manny Pacquiao makes history tonight by being the first ever Senator to win the WBO welterweight belt. #TeamLegend pic.twitter.com/JbPL6X0oeI

— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiaoTR) November 6, 2016

The focus will now be on who is next for ‘Pacman’, with Kell Brook having outlined intentions of a bout…

. @MannyPacquiaoTR unification fight at 147. Yes please #2017

— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) November 6, 2016

Although, Floyd Mayweather was in attendance. Could the pair meet again for a rematch?

And Floyd Mayweather just arrived, he's sitting ringside. And here we go: They hype for Mayweather-Pacquiao II begins…now.

— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) November 6, 2016

Floyd Mayweather smiled after seeing Manny Pacquiao win. We'll have to see about Mayweather-Pacquiao II. pic.twitter.com/YJiZQvllbF

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) November 6, 2016

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