Captain Cesc Fabregas turns in a match winning performance- four assists and a goal, as Arsenal beat Blackburn Rovers 6-2 at home. Video highlights from the game.
Final score:- Arsenal 6-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Vermaelen, Robin Van Persie, Andrei Arshavin, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner/ Steven Nzozi, David Dunn)
Half time score :- Arsenal 3-2 Blackburn Rovers
Arsenal 0-1 Blackburn Rovers ( Steven Nzozi goal 4′)
Route One football at its best for you. Paul Robinson’s goal kick is headed in by Steven Nzozi.
Arsenal 1-1 Blackburn Rovers ( Thomas Vermaelen 17′ goal)
Vermaelen’s incredible goal scoring record for Arsenal continues as the Belgian equalises for Arsenal.
Arsenal 1-2 Blackburn Rovers ( David Dunn 30′ goal)
Seconds after Paul Robinson makes a save, Blackburn launch a lightning quick counter attack, and David Dunn scores to give them the lead.
Arsenal 2-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Robin Van Persie 33′ goal)
Second left footed goal from Arsenal. This time it is Robin Van Persie.
Arsenal 3-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Andrei Arshavin 37′ goal)
Brilliant through ball from Fabregas, and Arshavin fires one past Paul Robinson to put Arsenal ahead for the first time in the game.
Arsenal 4-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Cesc Fabregas 57′ goal)
Fourth left footed goal of the game for Arsenal. Skipper Cesc Fabregas hammers one into the top corner as Paul Robinson does not move a muscle.
Arsenal 5-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Theo Walcott 75′ goal)
Substitute Theo Walcott, making his first appearance since that back injury, scores after a wonderful Arsenal counter attack.
Arsenal 6-2 Blackburn Rovers ( Nicklas Bendtner 89′ goal)
Nicklas Bendtner does not want to miss out on the fun. The Dane makes it six to the Gunners as Rovers crumble at the Emirates Stadium