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Full Time THERE'S THE FINAL WHISTLE: Three points, three goals, a clean sheet, no injuries and no bookings. Job done.
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MORRISON CRACKS OVER THE BAR: The resulting effort is not on target, however, and Arsenal will win this one with their clean sheet intact.
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WEST BROM HAVE A FREE-KICK: It's 30 yards out from goal, and it's unlikely they'll go short with this one.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
West Brom have had one or two little opportunities in the second half, but I've been disappointed in them today. There hasn't been that belief that they can get anything from this.
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"THREE NIL TO THE ARSENAL": The cry from the Emirates faithful after a truly comfortable outing for the Gunners.
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THREE MINUTES ADDED ON: Just minutes remaining in this one. Arsenal will be keen for a clean sheet.
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ARTETA PLAYS IT SHORT: It's to Santos and back to the Spaniard, who clips a neat ball into the box which Foster gathers under pressure.
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SANTOS WINS A CORNER: It's a late one for Arsenal - can they get a fourth?
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WEST BROM HUNTING A CONSOLATION: They haven't given up to their credit, and Morrison calls Szczesny into action again with a well-hit effort on target.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
The game may be won, but as a defender the last thing you need to do is concede a goal.
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REID FORCES A GOOD STOP: Is that Szczesny's first save of the game? That's the sign of a good goalkeeper. The right-back powers a header down from the resulting corner, but Szczesny holds on comfortably. Good save.
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WEST BROM GET A CORNER: Koscielny blocks Thomas' fierce cross and the Baggies get a set-piece.
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BRUNT'S DELIVERY IS OVER: To summarise West Brom's afternoon, the winger gets into a good position before slipping to divert his cross over.
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NO BOOKINGS SO FAR: Not wanting to tempt fate, but we've seen a clean game here this afternoon. In truth there hasn't been one opportunity to dish out a yellow today.
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ARSENAL SEEING THIS ONE OUT: It's been as dominant a performance as you are likely to see from the Gunners. This is the Arsenal we know and love.
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Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
West Brom look demoralised so more space is opening up for Arsenal. You get the feeling if Arsenal want to score again they could do it.
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Substitution DORRANS HEADS OFF: That's all three changes made for both sides now, as young George Thorne comes on for West Brom.
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IMMENSE FROM VERMAELEN: Tchoyi is played through the middle - he's onside - but Vermaelen slides in early to block the forward's effort. Was it ever in doubt?
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fabianwriteonly on Twitter says:
Vermaelen slid in the way of the shot to keep WBA shots on target at zero! That's why he's a top defender! Brilliant!
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FRESH LEGS LOOKING TO SHINE: It's an opportunity for the team's fringe men to show what they can do in these last 10 minutes.
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Substitution ANDREY'S ON: He'll arrive in place of Theo Walcott, who's been involved from the word go this afternoon.
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GAME, SET AND MATCH: Surely there's no way back for West Brom now? This has been a dominant, assured and enjoyable Arsenal performance. They fully deserve this lead.
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Razzak__patel on Twitter says:
Van Persie is really showing why he is the skipper!!! good play from Arsenal fc
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LOVELY FINISH FROM THE SPANIARD: Van Persie is involved once more, driving forward before laying the ball into the path of Arteta. The summer signing makes no mistake with the finish, firing low into the corner past Foster.
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iamosamuyi on Twitter says:
I think Arteta has settled in well and he definitely will be great at the club.
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GOAL! - Mikel Arteta 3 : 0 THERE'S THE THIRD! MIKEL ARTETA GETS HIS SECOND ARSENAL GOAL!
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Substitution ....AND ON COMES BENAYOUN: It's Gervinho coming off, who's enjoyed another lively game.
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Substitution DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR ARSENAL: The first brings Tomas Rosicky into the fray for the excellent Aaron Ramsey.
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Substitution WEST BROM MAKE A CHANGE: The second one of the afternoon sees Yousouff Mulumbu replace Simon Cox.
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KOSCIELNY MARAUDS FORWARD: The Frenchman takes it past a West Brom man, strides forward and lays the ball to Van Persie who can't quite return the favour.
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A FOURTH ON THE CARDS? Arsenal are showing few signs of letting up here. This time it's Tomas Rosicky having a pop at goal, but his powerful strike is blocked.
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ARSENAL LOOKING FOR A THIRD: The half has opened up now and both sides have enjoyed possession in the other's half.
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SONG FORCES THE SAVE: It could so easily have been three for Arsenal. Alex Song picks up Gervinho's pass before hitting a lazy effort first time which Foster beats away well.
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KOSCIELNY HEADS AWAY FOR A THROW: Santos is caught with a poor header which Chris Brunt forces into a cross - but Koscielny is on hand to clear.
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LOVELY FEET FROM GERVINHO: The Ivorian skips inside a defender, plays a one-two with Arteta and forces Foster into a smart save with a powerful effort on the angle.
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GREAT BALL IN FROM JENKINSON: The right-back's half is going from strength to strength, this time whipping in a fine ball which West Brom are forced to contend with. Van Persie was close to that one.
Top Comments:
OlufemiIbidunni on Twitter says:
I miss Sagna but Jenkinson's delivery is killer. Surprised we ain't capitalised on it
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Substitution TCHOYI COMES ON: In a West Brom change it's Zoltan Gera coming off.
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WEST BROM LOOKING FOR A LEVELLER: They're trying this half, but Arsenal's backline are remaining stout. Szczesny is yet to make a save in the second period.
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THAT'S SO CLOSE! Gervinho finds Ramsey with a neat pass into the box. The Welshman switches onto his left foot and drills a fizzing effort just wide of goal.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
Ramsey is completely different player to Fabregas. He's better at arriving late at the box and picking up scoring opportunities. He's playing really well at the moment.
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BRILLIANT FROM JENKINSON: Jerome Thomas threatens to break down the right but the young right-back halts danger with a fine sliding challenge.
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BRUNT SCISSORS OVER: The ball loops down to the Republic of Ireland international, who scissor-kicks high over the bar.
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JENKINSON ENJOYING THE AFTERNOON: The youngster is playing well down the right side today, linking up well with Walcott all afternoon.
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Jagsy10 on Twitter says:
Jenkinson is quietly turning into a very good understudy for Sagna...plus the boy is Gooner.
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QUIET START TO THE HALF: Neither side have created any chances of note. It's suiting Arsenal, but the fans will obviously be keen for more goals this half.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
It's a bit flat at the moment, that's the only slightly worrying thing.
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SANTOS GETS A FOOT IN: Brunt finds Dorrans as West Brom look to build, but the Brazilian gets his foot in and the Baggies are forced to start again. Dorrans picks it up once more but drags another effort wide.
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VERMAELEN HEADS JUST WIDE: The Belgian leaps highest from the corner - oddly unmarked - and powers a header just past the far post.
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AlexEdMiller on Twitter says:
Vermaelen is back and what a difference it makes! Strong at the back and he grabs a goal in the first half! Quality player
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MCAULEY FORCED INTO ACTION: Jenkinson's cross into the box is dangerous as it targets Gervinho, but McAuley is there to poke away for a corner.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
Gervinho hasn't been in the game much today. He has the ability to add a lot to this Arsenal team but he hasn't been on the ball much today.
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WALCOTT'S CROSS IS WAYWARD: The England winger skips to the byline but puts his cross into the stands.
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DORRANS SCUFFS ONE WIDE: The Scot attempts the half's opening chance, but drags a tame effort wide of a post.
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BAGGIES FANS NOT BOUNCING: Instead they are annoyed and keeping quiet in the corner of the north stand.
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SUBDUED START TO THE HALF: Arsenal are knocking the ball around in midfield nicely once more without threatening. The first half was welcomingly dominant from the hosts.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
If we get the third goal then Arsene Wenger can bring off a player or two. But for me don't rest on your laurels -- get that third goal and put the game put away. And Van Persie wouldn't want to come off anyway!
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NO CHANGES AT THE BREAK: Both sides go into the second period with the same sides that started the first.
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WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: Can Arsenal build on their solid lead in the second half?
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
West Brom have offered very little going forward. The way they are playing and the system they are playing has not told us they will get anything out of this game. But we've been here before and have seen complete contrasts between the first and second halves.
Half Time THERE'S THE HALF-TIME WHSTLE: Arsenal go in ahead two goals to the good, and look strong value for their lead.
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DylanSom on Twitter says:
Ramsey had a 94% pass accuracy for the 1st half... New Xavi?
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ARTETA FIRES OVER: Arsenal are not done with the half as the Spaniard picks up the ball on the edge of the box before firing over.
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apooray on Twitter says:
You gotta love Ramsey and Arteta combo... loving the midfield style of play!
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BUT IT'S POOR: Instead of shooting they look for a cross - but in schoolboy fashion a West Brom man is flagged offside.
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BUT WEST BROM HAVE A DANGEROUS FREE-KICK: Dorrans and Brunt are over this - they have the ability to threaten from this range.
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WE'LL HAVE TWO MINUTES ADDED ON: Arsenal will hopefully see this out and take their two-goal advantage into the break.
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THE FANS ARE LEAVING HAPPY: The half-time pies await for the Emirates faithful. And that beer will taste all the sweeter after this 45 minutes.
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SOLID FROM VERMAELEN: Brunt propells a driven free-kick into the penalty area, but Vermaelen rises highest to thump away a header. Fine work from the Belgian.
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LevReynolds on Twitter says:
Koscielny & Vermaelen were made to partner each other at centre Back.
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A STRONG HALF FOR ARSENAL: It may have seemed a little subdued at times, but this is as comfortable a display as you are likely to see. Arsenal have been clinical and now have themselves a two-goal cushion to work with. But three's a charm, of course...
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VAN PERSIE THE ARCHITECT: The Dutchman cuts the ball back into the box from a deep cross. Gervinho should probably get on the end of it, but the ball drops loose to Vermaelen who smashes home for goal number two.
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GOAL! - Thomas Vermaelen 2 : 0 VERMAELEN IS BACK! WHAT A RETURN TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE!
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Eon_93 on Twitter says:
We don't need defenders who can head the balls in when he can smack 'em like that.
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JENKINHO WITH THE TURN: Sorry, getting a little carried away here. But Arteta controls nicely and finds the young right-back, who evades Jones with a lovely turn before crossing into the box.
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WEST BROM COMMENTARY TEAM THINK OTHERWISE: But they're wrong. Sorry chaps.
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THOMAS LOOKS FOR A PENALTY: It's good play from West Brom in midfield as Morrison finds the former Arsenal man. He goes down under a challenge, but it didn't look like much from here.
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
That was a rather pathetic attempt to get a penalty if you ask me
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TEN MINUTES LEFT IN THE FIRST HALF: There's an eerie silence around the Emirates at the moment, somewhat resemblent of the game after Van Persie's opener.
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ALL QUIET ON THE EMIRATES FRONT: Chances have become few and far between here in north London. There's handbags between Santos and Cox as the Brazilian wins a free-kick for his side.
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ARSENAL DICTATING: West Brom are seemingly happy to let the Gunners enjoy possession - which they are doing, of course. They can smell blood for a second.
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MCAULEY DEFENDS NEATLY: The Northern Irishman chests Andre Santos' cross into the hands of Ben Foster. That's good defending from the centre-back.
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KOSCIELNY DOES WELL AGAIN: The Frenchman slides in with a well-timed challenge inside the box to deny Cox once more.
Top Comments:
Wacman89 on t says:
Totally loving the Vermaelan-Koscielny partnership. Both extremely mobile and willing to become the extra midfielder in the buildup.
binhaf on Twitter says:
Koscielny and Vermaelen have such a chemistry, as if they've been playing together for a long time. Now that's a CB partnership.
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DELIGHTFUL FROM ARSENAL: It's Van Persie to Walcott to Gervinho - but the Ivorian is flagged offside. Arsenal's tails are up and they want two.
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ARTETA GOES DOWN IN THE BOX: The Spaniard runs into a Baggies defender and the crowd want a penalty - but he's never getting that.
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CAN WEST BROM RESPOND? They've played reasonably well so far, but they;ve rarely troubled Szczesny. Olsson and McAuley have done their jobs well at the back, but they could do little about Ramsey's passing masterclass.
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ARSENAL CONTINUE TO PRESS: The goal has certainly not deterred the hosts, as Andre Santos wins a throw. Arsenal pick the ball back up in midfield and look to go again for a second.
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THAT WAS ALL ABOUT RAMSEY: Just check out the Welshman's ball to Walcott when you can. The pass is delightful, Walcott forces Foster into a save and Van Persie picks up the pieces to tap home.
Top Comments:
JamesBjnr on Twitter says:
I'm going to keep saying this. Ramsey is a fantastic player
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GOAL! - Robin van Persie 1 : 0 IT'S THERE FOR ARSENAL! Of course it's that man Robin van Persie with the goal, but he'll rarely get an easier one.
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WALCOTT WINS THE THROW: He's been the more active of the two wingers, and wins one in a useful position for Arsenal.
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Tlur on Twitter says:
Theo has matured a lot over the last few months. If he can find that final ball then he can become a real player.
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WEST BROM PRESSING: Cox is regularly involved whenever the visitors manage to push forward. This time he works it out wide to Brunt, whose drifted cross finds the welcome hands of Szczesny.
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SZCZESNY TAKES WELL: Chris Brunt drives in a low cross towards the danger zone, but Szczesny dives low and gathers brilliantly.
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OLSSON IS ONLY JUST BACK ON: The Swede has spent the last few minutes cleaning himself up after his battle with Vermaelen. West Brom survived their brief spell with 10 men just fine...
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ARTETA STRIDES FORWARD: The midfielder picks out Jenkinson on the right, whose cross towards Van Persie is dealt with well once more.
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Vanstrider17 on Twitter says:
Jenkinson is seriously getting better!!! He's sprinting and looking scarier to opposition teams
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SANTOS SHOWS HIS BRAZILIAN FLAIR: The wing-back wins the ball from Chris Brunt, pirouettes round another before winning a throw. The crowd enjoyed it, anyway.
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WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: Olsson will be fine, and Gareth McAuley sportingly punts the ball back to Wojciech Szczesny for the Pole to restart play.
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OLSSON DOWN: The Swedish centre-back is down clutching a bloodied face after his aerial challenge with Vermaelen. That was brave defending from the Baggies man.
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VAN PERSIE LOOKS FOR VERMAELEN: The big Belgian is forward for a free-kick, but he's beaten in the air by a West Brom defender and they clear.
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SANTOS DOES WELL: Ramsey is caught in possession by James Morrison, and Cox is freed through the middle once more. Santos and Vermaelen combine well to retrieve the ball for Arsenal.
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RAMSEY'S BALL FINDS NOBODY: The Welshman tries to clip a ball into the box, but he slips and Foster sees the ball out comfortably.
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ARSENAL ON TOP: The visitors have barely troubled the Arsenal backline so far - the Gunners have managed to keep the ball reasonably well.
Top Comments:
crazy1freak on Twitter says:
Much more solid in the back with the Vermaelan-Koscielny partnership! Very impressed
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SANTOS CURLS ONE OVER: The Brazilian's free-kick is poor, however, and Row Z sees some action.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
I think Santos is terrific on the ball. Every time you give it to him you know you'll get it back. Defensively there is a lot of work to be done. He doesn't tackle like a conventional full back. But as you saw against Chelsea he loves to get forward.
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GERVINHO BROUGHT DOWN: James Morrison is the guilty party here, hauling down the Ivorian 30 yards from goal. Andre Santos is standing over it.
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WALCOTT FORCES FOSTER INTO ACTION: The England man tries to curl one into the area, but Foster is on hand to hold onto the ball well.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
The key to me is to get the ball out to Theo Walcott because he has the past to get past Mcauley who doesn't look like he wants to play Theo that tight. Theo has been impressive to me lately.
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EMIRATES IN GOOD SPIRITS: It has the feel of a stadium with a team on the up. Arsenal fans are in confident spirits, and they have every right to be.
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THOMAS FLAGGED OFFSIDE: Steven Reid attempts to pick out the former youth graduate on the left - but the official's flag is raised once more.
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JENKINSON WHIPS ONE IN: The full-back's growing reputation from wing positions is something to admire. This one's not the best, but in fairness there aren't too many bodies in the box.
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LATE FLAG: Cox is played down the left this time and looks like he may be in - but the official's flag is raised late. It was the right decision.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
It was quite obvious that Cox was offside but the crowd held its collective breath because they thought the linesman wouldn't raise his flag!
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GOOD FROM KOSCIELNY: Simon Cox threatens to burst through the middle for West Brom, but the Frenchman is having none of it and gets a foot in before sweeping up neatly.
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GRIM AFTERNOON IN NORTH LONDON: It's a cloudy one at the Emirates this afternoon, Here's hoping the football here brightens up the day.
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EARLY SHOT FROM VAN PERSIE: The captain gathers Walcott's ball in from the right, swivels and sees his shot inside the box blocked well to safety.
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AND WE'RE OFF: Arsenal get us underway at Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
MINUTE'S SILENCE IMPECCABLY OBSERVED: With remembrance Sunday just around the corner, both sets of fans are noble enough to respect the moment.
WEST BROM PLAYING FIVE IN MIDFIELD: As usual it could be a tough afternoon for Arsenal, and they may well need some patience. West Brom are a useful side, but the five-strong midfield may be a tough nut to crack.
AND HERE THEY COME: The teams head out onto the hallowed turf at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal lead once more by Van Persie.
IT'S A NEW PARTNERSHIP AT THE BACK: Laurent Koscielny, so strong in recent weeks, is back in the side. And it'll be Thomas Vermaelen alongside the Frenchman. This should be interesting.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
I quite like Koscienly. He's quick, he's strong and he's aggressive. What has been impressive of late is his last ditch defending. Vermaelen is strong in the air, aggressive, and he's the one player Arsenal supporters are always looking for in the back four.
WHO WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE TODAY? In recent weeks it's been Robin van Persie stepping up to the mark in style. But of course, he's not done it alone. Gervinho and Aaron Ramsey have been particularly impressive in recent weeks.
Top Comments:
sabi_slo on Twitter says:
I go with 4-1 win for us! RVP(2), Gervinho and Ramsey to score for us. Optimistic? We'll see
talmeshal on Twitter says:
3-0 to the arsenal, rvp ramsey verminator
TobyTheGooner19 on Twitter says:
4-1 for Arsenal here today, with van Persie getting 3 and Ramsey getting the other.
THE WONDER OF YOU RINGS OUT: It's that time of the afternoon already, we're 10 minutes away from the whistle at Emirates Stadium.
ROBIN GETS HIS AWARDS: The skipper was named Barclays Player of the Month yesterday, and also picks up his trophy for Arsenal.com's fans' poll. You just can't argue with it can you?
CAN ARSENAL BUILD ON THEIR FORM? Victory would undoubtedly provide another stepping stone on the way to redemption for Arsene Wenger's side - and could see them leapfrog Liverpool depending on the result from Anfield today.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
I think we have started to pick up the right results and have picked up some clean sheets along the way. And when you do that you start to build confidence.
SUBSTITUTES: Fulop, Shorey, Mulumbu, Dawson, Thorne, Fortune, Tchoyi.
WEST BROM: Foster, Reid, Olsson, McAuley, Jones, Brunt, Morrison, Dorrans, Gera, Thomas, Cox.
SUBSTITUTES: Fabianski, Djourou, Mertesacker, Benayoun, Rosicky, Arshavin, Park.
Top Comments:
Jack_AF_Shaw on Twitter says:
Very happy with team selection hoping for a high scoring game to keep me happy over international break
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Andre Santos, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie.
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T_Rushhh95 on Twitter says:
Game winning line-up, but it's hard in the back four because we have so many good defenders. Koscienly or Mertesacker? #toughone
ARSENAL TEAM NEWS: It's a return to the starting line-up for both Robin van Persie and Laurent Koscielny, the only changes from the midweek draw with Marseille.
Top Comments:
Nigel Winterburn on Arsenal Player says:
It's still a point picked up, but i think you know if you win against Marseille you go through and its a huge lift. But we're still sitting at a lovely place in the group.
I'm Joe Brewin, and I'll be taking you through events today at the Emirates.
Arsenal are hunting for their fifth-straight Premier League victory against the Baggies, who have won two of their last three matches.
GOOD AFTERNOON: Welcome to Emirates Stadium, where West Brom are today's visitors to the home of football.
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
25 JENKINSON, Carl
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
11 SANTOS, Andre
17 SONG, Alex
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
07 ROSICKY, Tomas (71)
08 ARTETA, Mikel
14 WALCOTT, Theo
23 ARSHAVIN, Andrey (78)
27 GERVINHO
30 BENAYOUN, Yossi (72)
20 VAN PERSIE, Robin
21 FABIANSKI, LUKASZ
20 DJOUROU, JOHAN
04 MERTESACKER, PER
30 BENAYOUN, YOSSI
07 ROSICKY, TOMAS
23 ARSHAVIN, ANDREY
30 PARK, JU-YOUNG
W.B.A.
01 FOSTER, Ben
02 REID, Steven
03 OLSSON, Jonas
23 MCAULEY, Gareth
28 JONES, Billy
11 BRUNT, Chris
07 MORRISON, James
17 DORRANS, Graham
33 THORNE, George (81)
22 GERA, Zoltan
05 TCHOYI, Somen (63)
14 THOMAS, Jerome
19 COX, Simon
21 MULUMBU, Youssuf (71)
13 FULOP, MARTON
03 SHOREY, NICKY
33 THORNE, GEORGE
25 DAWSON, CRAIG
21 MULUMBU, YOUSSUF
32 FORTUNE, MARC-ANTOINE
05 TCHOYI, SOMEN
Top Comments:
RM2SteveG on Twitter says:
3-Nil to the #Arsenal That is 4 wins a row. Really needed that after the bad start to the season. Way to go Gunners!!