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West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal supporters were forced to wait impatiently for the fate of their showdown at the Hawthorns on Saturday night, after a heavy snowstorm took over the Midlands.
With the fast start approaching, concerns began to grow over whether the match would continue when a blizzard covered the field in a blanket of snow. The outfielders worked quickly to make the lines visible on the green grass below the white, and referee Martin Atkinson was happy that the game went on.
But with the game at risk, you on Twitter were at your best, as always.
I’m very excited that Arsenal lose to a deflection goal from West Brom followed by a snow angel celebration
– marcös (@ m7arcos) January 2, 2021
While there was a fear that some players would not thrive in these conditions, a man who would be in his element came to mind. Scotsman Kieran Tierney will be more used to cold weather than some players who come from sunnier climates, and we all knew he would be well prepared for this ride in the snow.
However, a foolish man was quick to doubt how tough Tierney would be under these conditions …
Drop pretty hard now. Even Tierney will need a sweater. pic.twitter.com/QU0KAYFCyo
– Simon Collings (@sr_collings) January 2, 2021
But Tierney did not disappoint.
Whatever the weather. The same old KT.
? @ KieranTierney1#WBAARS pic.twitter.com/s67rN5RXgK
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 2, 2021
Kieran Tierney in a T-shirt and lowered socks. What a boy. ?? pic.twitter.com/GoC7lJjz9Y
– TikiTakaConnor (@TikiTakaConnor) January 2, 2021
And we all laughed a lot at the defender’s expense anyway. Fair play for the boy, is made of harsh things.
Kieran Tierney applying sunscreen in the locker room https://t.co/Y7aOP2OzqB
– Tim Stillman (@Stillberto) January 2, 2021
Tierney in the snow right now ……… pic.twitter.com/lddSnK2f88
– The Bearded Gooner (@beauthebeard) January 2, 2021
Tierney is warning pic.twitter.com/n8Sj2GPALh
– The Cockney Turk? (@TheCockneyTurk) January 2, 2021
But if there’s one game you don’t feel like, it’s a trip to Sam Allardyce’s side in the freezing cold, with the snow falling. Mikel Arteta must have been fearing the worst …
Mikel Arteta finds out how the new snow variable affects Arsenal’s percentage of chances of winning: pic.twitter.com/IfziKT6gJa
– Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 2, 2021
These conditions are what Sam Allardyce would have been wishing for in his sleep last night, however we will get some brilliant photos of them. Years have passed since Arsenal played in the snow.
– Sam (@SamHartJourno) January 2, 2021
Some gooners weren’t convinced of their team’s chances in such a difficult set of conditions, and excuses began to surface before a ball was kicked.
Snow, away from a Big Sam team and coming off a congested roster. We need the Lord’s guidance to win today
– DT (@ iamDT_45) January 2, 2021
Even divine intervention won’t save you from Big Sam, buddy.
I can’t say he’s interested in us against a Big Sam team in the snow, but let’s hope they show up tonight.
– Barrington (@ B_dubya4) January 2, 2021
Indeed, yes this is a good point, I pick up what I said, playing away against a side of West Brom led by Big Sam in the snow, could be dangerous for Martinelli if he starts https://t.co/n3zg8dKJHk
– Tej (@ tjtex26) January 2, 2021
Luckily for soccer fans everywhere, the pitch was sanctioned as safe and playable, and this false alarm was simply a minor mishap before Saturday’s big show.
More snow is forecast for around 7:30 pm, so things could still get interesting once the game is up and running …