The greatest animal invasions in sport – Telegraph.co.uk

Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Villarreal at Highbury was interrupted after an opportunistic squirrel scrambled onto the pitch in the 10th minute of the game.

With the game locked at 0-0, Arsenal fans relieved the tension with cries of “There’s only one squirrel, only one squirrel!’

The rodent proved to be a lucky omen as Arsenal secured a crucial one goal first leg lead.