BACK FROM EXTINCTION Arsenal’s beloved mascot Gunnersaurus RETURNS to Emirates after controversial sacking and public outrage

Arsenal temporarily ditched the Premier League's most recognisable mascot after 27 years.

Back at Emirates Stadium today 👍 pic.twitter.com/NF7FcNWYhI

— Gunnersaurus (@Gunnersaurus) November 10, 2020

Gunnersaurus has been Arsenal's loyal mascot for 27 years Credit: PA:Press Association

The decision was made in order to cut costs, with all games to be played behind closed doors for the foreseeable future.

Public outrage followed, with the likes of Piers Morgan and Holly Willoughby panning the decision.

And frozen out star Mesut Ozil even offered to pay the beloved dinosaur's wages for the remainder of his spell with the club.

But fans today rejoiced as the cuddly dinosaur came back from the brink of extinction and returned to the hallowed turf.

Gunnersaurus himself pawed on Twitter: "Back at Emirates Stadium today."

And a number of excited fans posted their joy at the news.

One wrote: "Yes mate! Welcome home."

While a second added: "WELCOME HOMEEEEE".

Mesut Ozil offered to pay the mascot's wages Credit: Getty Images - Getty

A Chelsea fan even butted in and joked: "Would’ve done a better job than Willian on Sunday".

And an Arsenal fan also found humour, writing: "First Biden, then a Covid vaccine and now Gunnersaurus returns to Arsenal".

While another chimed: "PPV gone, Gunnersaurus back, football is healing."