Manuel Neuer came to Bayern Munich’s rescue in the first-half of their Champions League clash with Arsenal tonight, pulling off an incredible save from Theo Walcott.
The save showcased Neuer’s lightning-quick reactions, which fooled Walcott and Aaron Ramsey, who were already celebrating as Neuer clawed it away.
If you missed it, here's the unreal save by Manuel Neuer! Walcott and Ramsey start to celebrate! #ARSvBAY https://t.co/qxHP3OaZxz
— FantasyFooty Updates (@Fpl_Updates) October 20, 2015
Some criticised Walcott for not finding the corner of the net, but all goalkeepers on Twitter were united in their praise for the Bayern number 1.
Thats why He is the number one in the world!!! @Manuel_Neuer wow!! What a save that was!!? ⚽️✋?
— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) October 20, 2015
Oh my god!!!!!! @Manuel_Neuer outrageous! World class! ????????
— Kasper schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) October 20, 2015
OMG what hope have u got when he's saving them!!!! #Neuer
— Ben Foster (@BenFoster) October 20, 2015
The GAA’s goalkeepers’ union all weighed in with their praise too.
Neuer just made one of the best saves I've ever seen! #AFCvBAY
— Ken O'Halloran (@kenohall) October 20, 2015
Neuer.... Unreal save.. #quality
— Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) October 20, 2015
Gordon banks I thought you'd retired what a save #Neuer #youhoor
— Shane Curran (@shanetcurran) October 20, 2015
Was it among the greats? Jamie Carragher thought so!
Manuel Banks!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) October 20, 2015
Even strikers approved, in more pun-tastic fashion.
I've neuer seen a better save #AFCvBAY
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) October 20, 2015
Breathtaking save from Neuer. This young keeper might have a future.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 20, 2015
Safe!!!!! Great @Manuel_Neuer #NeuerTheWall ? #ARSFCB
— Mario Götze (@MarioGoetze) October 20, 2015
But one Irish striker was unfazed by Neuer’s heroics.
Neuer, best keeper of his generation? pic.twitter.com/zst3f4L14I
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 20, 2015
Who put the ball in Neuer’s net?