Mathieu Flamini, Kolo Toure, and William Gallas are three unlikely goal-scorers as Arsenal put in an inspired performance at home to beat Liverpool 3-0.
Thierry Henry may not have scored today, but he played like a man possessed, getting back on defense, blocking shots, heading crosses out into touch, and more.
Robin van Persie had a chance early on to give the Gunners the lead within the opening moments, but was yellow-carded for an obvious hand ball as he tried to chip Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina.
Gael Clichy made some outstanding runs, and looks just about back to top form. Can anyone say Cashley who?
Emmanuel Adebayor had a chance to make it two goals in a week as he was clear through on goal with only moments left in the game. He never seemed to have control of the ball, and ended up shooting straight into Reina’s chest.
Manuel Almunia, standing in for a sick Jens Lehmann, was hardly tested, and with the help of the rest of the team, held on for Arsenal’s fifth League clean sheet of the year.
The only player who seemed a bit off today was Cesc. His decision making when passing could be called into question today, as well as last week. Perhaps he’s pressing, perhaps he’s gotten a bit cocky. All I know is that I hope he sorts himself out quickly
The win vaults the Gunners up to third in the Premiership on 21 points, just ahead of Aston Villa and Bolton on goal difference, which after today is now up to 13. All this, despite playing on less game than everyone else in the top five.
Nice little reversal from the doom and gloom of the past week or so. Oh the life of a football fan!
(BTW, Arsenal were yesterday drawn away to Liverpool for the League Cup 1/4s)
