Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 ARS | 3 | 4 | 7 |
 BLK | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Who won: Arsenal 7-1
Arsenal beat Blackburn Rovers 7-1 on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Emirates Stadium. Goals for Arsenal: Robin van Persie (2', 38', 62'), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (40', 54'), Mikel Arteta (51') and Scott Dann (own goal) (90'+3'). Goals for Blackburn: Morten Pedersen (31').
Play by play
Well, well, well. Eight goals in a rather emphatic win, albeit against 10-man Rovers. A hat-trick for Van Persie while a brace from the Ox, who was superb, helped fire the Gunners to a rampant and much-needed win, their first league triumph of 2012. Thanks for joining me. Be sure to join Chris Murphy for <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/live/_/id/1017461/matchday-live---february-4">chat, goals and updates</a>. I've been <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/JamesDallESPN">James Dall</a>. Cheerio.
<b>FULL-TIME: Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn.</b>
- 90'
Hanley stumbles on the ball in the centre. Henry scampers clear and passes to Van Persie, who squares it back. The Frenchman shoots, it gets a deflection, and bobbles in. Possibly an OG.
- 90'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL!!!</b> Henry scores for Arsenal!
- 90'
One last chance as Benayoun zips a volley into the chest of Robinson.
- 90'
Cleared by Sagna. Three minutes of added time will be played.
- 89'
Corner to Blackburn.
- 88'
More red seats emerging as fans head home early. It is a right arse to get out of the Emirates, but stay until the end this time around, surely?
- 87'
Rare attack from Blackburn but the ball fails to stick with Modeste.
- 86'
Van Persie goes down in the box, but nothing doing from the ref. The correct call, I'd say.
- 85'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Vermaelen is carded for a niggle on Modeste.
- 84'
Kean is looking pensive on the touchline. Haters will be out in force post this match.
- 83'
Henry hits a left-footed effort in a bid to catch out Robinson, but the ball skips out of play. Might have been an attempt at a pass actually.
- 82'
Like a training match now. Attack v defence.
- 81'
Arsenal probing. Blackburn have men behind the ball, protecting what is left of pride.
- 80'
So close to seven as Henry threads in Rosicky, who wants to pull the trigger but under pressure Dann does enough to close the door.
- 79'
Very minor tussle between Dann and Henry. Little in it, in truth.
- 78'
Kean will likely get a bashing for this, but he hardly could have done anything about Givet's red card.
- 77'
Robinson truly must dread facing Arsenal.
- 76'
Henry surges forward and beats one, but he cannot beat another and the move breaks down. Groans from the home fans.
- 75'
Modeste has offered very little in the solo role. A tough job but he has not even attempted to be a menace.
- 74'
Van Persie sends in a cross but Hanley heads away impressively.
- 73'
Great cross in from Sagna is hooked away by Hanley. Arsenal are pushing for seven, which would spark clichéd headlines about heaven.
- 72'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> No Park, then, as Benayoun comes on for Song.
- 71'
Where's Park? Perfect game for him, you would think.
