Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers

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>

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.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL!!!</b> Henry scores for Arsenal!

One last chance as Benayoun zips a volley into the chest of Robinson.

Cleared by Sagna. Three minutes of added time will be played.

Corner to Blackburn.

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?

Rare attack from Blackburn but the ball fails to stick with Modeste.

Van Persie goes down in the box, but nothing doing from the ref. The correct call, I'd say.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Vermaelen is carded for a niggle on Modeste.

Kean is looking pensive on the touchline. Haters will be out in force post this match.

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.

Like a training match now. Attack v defence.

Arsenal probing. Blackburn have men behind the ball, protecting what is left of pride.

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.

Very minor tussle between Dann and Henry. Little in it, in truth.

Kean will likely get a bashing for this, but he hardly could have done anything about Givet's red card.

Robinson truly must dread facing Arsenal.

Henry surges forward and beats one, but he cannot beat another and the move breaks down. Groans from the home fans.

Modeste has offered very little in the solo role. A tough job but he has not even attempted to be a menace.

Van Persie sends in a cross but Hanley heads away impressively.

Great cross in from Sagna is hooked away by Hanley. Arsenal are pushing for seven, which would spark clichéd headlines about heaven.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> No Park, then, as Benayoun comes on for Song.

Where's Park? Perfect game for him, you would think.