It was always going to be a test of Arsenals collective attitude and confidence as a team. Stoke City isn't Arsenals favourite opponents due to thier direct and very physical approach. Arsenal started brightly, knocking the ball around with ease while Stock defended deep. It was always going to be a question of nerves and how creative and persistent the home team could be. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Ramsey sent a lovely weighted chip over the Stock defence, Gervinho chested down and blasted a left footed effort past Begovic. We were cruising.
But if thier is a lesson we have learned over the years, it is not to trust a one goal lead by Arsenal. Complacency soon set in. Begovic sent a ball forward and Crouch was fouled and from the resulting free kick the equalised. Chamakh was having a horrible game and was replaced in the second half by Robin. Arshavin came on for the wasteful Walcott. From then on it was all Arsenal. Gervinho popped up on both flanks to set up two for Robin.3-1 and 3 points well earned.
Elsewhere The Red Mancs were battered by thier so-called noisy neighbours. Chelsea fell to QPR with Drogba and Bosingwa seeing red. Overall it was a good weekend for Arsenal. Next weekend we play away to Chelsea. Hoping to see The Ox and Park play against Bolton in the carling cup.
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