Twitter reacts to Leicester's title-delaying draw vs. Manchester United
Leicester City's imminent title victory was put on hold this week after the Foxes could only muster a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, the "Theatre of Dreams."
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Here's how Twitter reacted as the match unfolded:
Yes, Leicester. Yes you are. pic.twitter.com/JjI9fSPKV3
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) May 1, 2016
Red Devils forward Anthony Martial scores the opening goal in the 8th minute:
🎵Tony Martial scores again!🎵 #mufc pic.twitter.com/4bFNw2lN7u
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2016
Sorry #LCFC, some things money CAN buy #Martial pic.twitter.com/cGuMQzBnOK
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) May 1, 2016
The way everyone feels about Martial atm #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/Ai7N3Fmuvv
— Copa90 (@Copa90) May 1, 2016
This is how you would have expected this game to go back in August. United in control. Leicester trying to survive. #MUFC #LCFC
— Ian Ladyman (@Ian_Ladyman_DM) May 1, 2016
Wes Morgan flicks home a header to equalise 10 minutes later:
GOALLLLLLLLLL! IT'S WES MORGAN AND IT'S 1-1!#MnuLei
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 1, 2016
Leicester fans in the pub after Wes Morgan's goal https://t.co/tRvluCi6n3
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) May 1, 2016
A Wes Morgan header might actually win Leicester the premier league, what even is life??
— Christopherinho (@MCFChristopher) May 1, 2016
Reaction to the twist in the tale, as Daniel Drinkwater picks up a red card:
RED CARD! Drinkwater sent off for hauling down Memphis but a free kick is given. Should have been a penalty kick. Oliver got that wrong.
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) May 1, 2016
Drinkwater to go to the dressing room and drink some water
— masraw (@MasoodRaw) May 1, 2016
Drinkwater SENT OFF pic.twitter.com/CdJ8Ok6OjK
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) May 1, 2016
Leicester fans don't panic as they look forward to next week's home match against Everton at King Power Stadium.
Full-time: Manchester United 1-1 Leicester City #MnuLei pic.twitter.com/He4CTV3lwt
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 1, 2016
Warm applause from Old Trafford fans left in ground as Leicester leave the field. Well deserved. Nice sporting touch. #MUFC
— Stuart Mathieson (@StuMathiesonMEN) May 1, 2016
Streets are packed. Songs for Ranieri. Everyone, broadly speaking, seems okay with a point pic.twitter.com/j2Y0rAwvrm
— Iain Macintosh (@iainmacintosh) May 1, 2016
Hope Spurs win tomorrow so we can all see Leicester players and fans celebrate at their stadium next week
— Robbie Camp (@robbiecamp8) May 1, 2016
NO VARDY
— DANI BRAERBAN (@DANIBARBERAN) May 1, 2016
NO PARTY
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