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Premier League reflections and respect for mascots – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 5.
Football
Ross Barkley reflected on a remarkable night at Villa Park.
What a team performance that was, enjoyed every minute of it! Just the start… Well played boys! @AVFCOfficial 🟣🔵👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/zLhE2v442Z
— Ross Barkley (@RBarkley8) October 4, 2020
Michail Antonio was also keen to look back on West Ham’s weekend display.
When the team hits form and the international break comes along 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/eZ0Cd08p24
— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) October 5, 2020
David De Gea – no excuses.
We feel exactly like you. No excuses. Sorry pic.twitter.com/NRaUCDpcjX
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) October 4, 2020
Liverpool backed to show their bouncebackability.
Nowhere near the level needed yesterday. We need to stand up, take everything on the chin, stick together and bounce back…and we will #YNWA pic.twitter.com/YENN9U8jnf
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) October 5, 2020
Likewise Fulham.
Felt a strong togetherness from everyone involved yesterday… we was written off last season and we came back… this season will be no different… 👊🏼🖤@FulhamFC pic.twitter.com/c0pyUg6Zhm
— Tom Cairney (@ThomasCairney) October 5, 2020
Manchester City fans received some good news.
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) October 5, 2020
GUNDOOOOOOOOOOOO! 🙌
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/7IgQzqlqh9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 5, 2020
As Gunnersaurus faced an Arsenal exit, Michy Batshuayi called for respect to be shown to mascots.
And this is how you treat your team mascot 👀🤜🏾😂 pic.twitter.com/CuvR9L3djL
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) October 5, 2020
Family man.
Family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/E5O5ngQhWT
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) October 5, 2020
Ben Godfrey’s move from Norwich to Everton earned the Canaries a club record fee.
Ben Godfrey has completed a permanent transfer to @Everton.
City have received a club record fee for the England U21 defender.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) October 5, 2020
Rio Ferdinand tipped Godfrey for big things.
Only the beginning as we always say… be the hardest worker in the building! Good Luck @BenG0dfrey 👊🏽 https://t.co/n7eFKUHyks
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) October 5, 2020
Ryan Sessegnon was relishing his new challenge.
New challenge, new opportunity 🇬🇧➡️🇩🇪 Very happy to be a part of the @tsghoffenheim squad for this season. Can’t wait to get going 🙏🏿 #TSG pic.twitter.com/9orTdbOqJ9
— Ryan Sessegnon (@RyanSessegnon) October 5, 2020
Ronald Koeman was pleased with Barcelona’s performance.
A difficult match against a good opponent last night. We tried to win the game until the end, I like that mentality. #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/cbBcMjqHJ2
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) October 5, 2020
Tennis
Petra Kvitova is a big fan of Shuai Zhang.
She’s really the best 😘 https://t.co/Dxv9A0ukAR
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) October 5, 2020
And was thrilled to be in the last eight at Roland Garros.
To be back in the quarterfinals at @rolandgarros after making my comeback here 3 years ago…
I have so many emotions going through my head, but for now I will just keep on fighting 💪 #couragebeliefpojd #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/zHef2DiS1Y
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) October 5, 2020
Darts
Michael Van Gerwen is primed for the upcoming World Grand Prix.
Settled in hotel, few hours for Covid result I hope – thank you to kind words of support from everyone 👍👏👏👏👏👏
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) October 5, 2020
Athletics
Virtual marathon training for Sir Mo.
I have just completed my demo run and virtual race App test for the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon, and I’m all set for 18 October. Hope you’ll join me for a virtual race like no other! @ctmarathon #runforsomething #racelikenoother pic.twitter.com/timlauFhHu
— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) October 5, 2020
