Twitter Top 10: Week of November 22, 2012
1. Vincent Kompany - The Manchester City man took a second to reflect on Manchester City’s exit from the UEFA Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.
The opportunity to claim our place at the top of European football will come again. No sad faces, just the hunger to improve. #MCFC
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) November 21, 2012
2. Nigel De Jong - AC Milan’s hardman tweeted about his joy of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages after defeating Anderlecht in Belgium.
Great team performance tonight that resulted in a great win! Qualification was a must. Thanks 2 the fans who came out today. #ForzaMilan
— Nigel de Jong (@NDJ_Official) November 21, 2012
3. Rio Ferdinand - Manchester United’s tough defender tweeted after Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere scored in the Champions League on Wednesday night showing respect towards his fellow countryman.
Pleased for Jack Wilshere, getting a lovely goal tonight. I like the way he plays the game. #silky
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) November 21, 2012
4. Michael Owen - England legend Michael Owen updated his fans on his progress for “No-Shave” November, or simply, “Movember.” What a stache!
Movember update!!! twitter.com/themichaelowen…
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 20, 2012
5. Mikel Arteta - Arsenal’s ‘defensive’ midfielder is now on Twitter and he seems to be a quality new addition to the social network. Kicking off your Twitter career with some friendly banter will always get your fans talking.
I just got this picture!Now I undestandwhy Cazorla had a sore shoulder after the game!!! Hahaha twitter.com/m8arteta/statu…
— Mikel Arteta (@m8arteta) November 19, 2012
6. Juan Mata - Before Chelsea’s shock loss to Juventus in the Champions League, Juan Mata tweeted this picture from the Italians’ stadium in Turin.
At the hotel about to sleep, after training in #Juventus stadium. Big game tomorrow! C’mon #Chelsea! #CFC @chelseafc twitter.com/juanmata10/sta…
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata10) November 19, 2012
7. Tim Cahill - Former Everton man and current New York Red Bull Tim Cahill headed back to England last week and was sure to take in the North London derby. He is seen here with his former teammate and good friend Mikel Arteta.
Good to see my brother, awesome day. Now time to head home to NEW YORK. #concretejungle twitter.com/Tim_Cahill/sta…
— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) November 17, 2012
8. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Arsenal’s rapid winger posted his thoughts on the North London derby after making a brief cameo in Arsenal’s 5-2 victory at the Emirates.
That’s what I’m talkin about!!! Great game, great result, that one was for the fans! #AFC
—Alex Ox-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) November 17, 2012
9. Cesc Fabregas - Plain and simple, Cesc Fabregas is still a Gunner at heart and proves that regularly with his tweets, especially when Tottenham are involved.
Come on @arsenal!!!!
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) November 17, 2012
10. Joey Barton - The Olympique Marseille man seems to be finding himself in France and threw up several pictures of his baby son this past week. Perhaps the hardman does have a soft side.
He’s got a full monkey. Not sure why but he loves it. Someone got him it for Halloween, of all things… #chimpo twitter.com/Joey7Barton/st…
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) November 18, 2012