Tottenham fans got a pleasant surprise in the Europa League fixture between Arsenal and Vitória de Guimarães as former player Marcus Edwards fired the visitors ahead at the Emirates.

The 20-year-old came through the academy at Spurs and was a highly-rated youngster, with Mauricio Pochettino once comparing him to Lionel Messi, but he didn’t make the most of his potential and was subsequently shipped out to the Portuguese side in September.

However, he showed great skill and composure to tuck the ball under Bernd Leno and his goal has sparked predicted elation amongst many Tottenham supporters.

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Some are pleased one of their own academy graduates got the better of a fierce rival, whilst others have hoped that Daniel Levy included a buy-back clause in the deal which saw him depart.

Comparisons have also been made to Aaron Lennon – who scored the famous equaliser at the ground in the 2008 4-4 draw – as well as Serge Gnabry, the former Gunner who put four past Hugo Lloris for Bayern Munich earlier this month.

Edwards’ goal is seen as them getting their own back on their rivals, though Arsenal did go on to win.

Here are some of the reactions to the midfielder’s strike…