Glen Johnson was thrilled to see Liverpool beat Sunderland on Sunday, even if the first goal did come off Daniel Sturridge's hand. However, he felt it cancelled out Darren Bent's infamous 'beach ball' goal when the two clubs clashed back in 2009.
Got to be happy with 2 nil at half time. First goal maybe handball but even still it would only even out the beach ball incident #3PointsPlz — Glen Johnson (@glen_johnson) September 29, 2013
Great 3 points. Good to be back on track and roll on next week. #GoodJobLads — Glen Johnson (@glen_johnson) September 29, 2013
Kolo Toure was also revelling in another early-season Liverpool triumph.
I thank Allah for this win we were strong as a team. Thanks also to the support from the fantastic fans. pic.twitter.com/G2FKLBn4rA — Kolo Toure (@KoloKolotoure28) September 30, 2013
While summer signing Mamadou Sakho was also delighted to help the Reds get the better of Sunderland.
I am very pleased with my first win with the #Reds ! I hope it is the beginning of a long series. The team was... http://t.co/tYl6PW4C7E — Mamadou Sakho (@mamadousakho3) September 29, 2013
And Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet was pleased with how he was received by the Sunderland faithful upon his return to the Stadium of Light.
Very good result today. Really pleased with the reception I got from the Sunderland fans! All the best for the rest of the season @ #SoL! — Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) September 29, 2013
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was happy to show off his custom-made Schalke 04 Nike's among his shoe collection.
Ze kunnen bijna weer uit de kast. #nikeairmax#S04#CL#ChampionsLeague#dontsteponmybleusuedeshoepic.twitter.com/2wyrDJ9Axq
— Klaas Jan Huntelaar (@KJ_Huntelaar) September 30, 2013
Norwich City's Martin Olsson thoroughly enjoyed the hard-fought 1-0 win at Stoke City on Saturday.
Not easy to get 3 points at stoke. but we worked hard and played some good football and kept a clean sheet..Loved the support #Canaries — martin olsson (@martinolsson3) September 29, 2013
As did Ricky van Wolfswinkel who was now gunning for Chelsea.
Great victory today Tired.. We worked hard and it payed off. Team was great.. Fans were great.. Recovery and Chelsea here we come.. — RickyvanWolfswinkel (@RvWolfswinkel9) September 29, 2013
Barcelona's Dani Alves gave us a look at a snap of he and Alex Song as they prepare for Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Celtic.
With #Song we're together forever big bro http://t.co/4wjNZrtLNn — Daniel Alves (@DaniAlvesD2) September 30, 2013
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke was getting caught up in the finale of the ridiculously popular TV series Breaking Bad.
Thank you for making my day!! pic.twitter.com/Yq2JCOHl05 — Bentekechristian (@bentekechris20) September 30, 2013
Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil was eagerly anticipating Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Napoli which will feature some of his former Real Madrid teammates.
Looking forward to meet on tuesday Higuain, Albiol and Callejon. But: sorry. We have no presents... #championsleague#ucl — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) September 30, 2013
Arsenal starlet Serge Gnabry netted his first Premier League foal in the 2-1 win at Swansea City on Saturday.
Yesterday after Scoring my 1st Goal!:) #afcpic.twitter.com/XFIDUaRdNm
— Serge Gnabry (@SergeGnabry) September 29, 2013
And Chelsea's David Luiz was getting ready for a wet Champions League meeting with Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday.
Welcome to Bucareste! Raining a lot! pic.twitter.com/dGiLxUEYg1 — David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) September 30, 2013
While Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe was busy with extra-curricular activities on the weekend.
Introduced Jessie j at the Stephen Lawrence concert ... Amazing. #unityconcertpic.twitter.com/hfSaC1J0Zn — Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) September 29, 2013