Szczesny expected red for Cole challenge

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has conceded he was lucky not to be sent off in Arsenal’s dramatic 5-3 victory over Chelsea.

Early in the second half of the English Premier League clash, the 21-year-old rushed out of his goal and lunged at the feet of Ashley Cole, bringing the England left-back to the ground.

Szczesny’s blushes were spared by retreating defenders, as referee Andre Mariner showed leniency and deemed him not to be the last man, brandishing just a yellow card.

But Szczesny has since confessed he thought he was lucky not to receive his marching orders.

He wrote on Twitter: “I don’t know why I stayed on the pitch but WHAT A GAME!! Great spirit, great atmosphere and a great win!”

He also mocked in-form team-mate Robin Van Persie, whose hat-trick took his tally to 28 goals in his last 27 Premier League games, with Szczesny writing: “RVP needs to start scoring though!!”

Derby day debutant Andre Santos marked the occasion with his first Premier League goal for the club, followed by an interesting celebration.

The Brazilian has since revealed his obscure dance was directed at fellow countryman Ramires of Chelsea.

“I’d read that Ramires promised to score today and dance. So I decided to celebrate by dancing to the music of Michel Telo (a Brazilian singer),” he wrote on Twitter.

Injured midfielder Jack Wilshere also showed his support for the team, claiming ‘Arsenal are back’.

“Great day to be a gunner, was at the game fans were amazing and so was the team! Pipe down haters we just showed we’re back,” he wrote on Twitter.