The Bookie Basher!

First of all, an apology. Those of you who checked my preview yesterday will remember I told you not to bother backing us to win 3-0 beacause that was my prediction, and I never win bets. Allow me to rub it in a little, 15-2 were the odds. Thank you William Hill!

I should also thank Watford who created plenty of half chances but failed to convert any of them. I'm sure they'll forgive me though for saving most of the praise for Arsenal players in general, and Theo Walcott in particular. At seventeen his potential is frightening. He will remember his first Premiership start. At no stage did he look out of his depth and for an hour we were treated to a glimpse of Arsenal's future.

It took just over half an hour for the first goal to arrive, and joy of joys, it was a scrappy affair, the sort of goal we don't score enough! Cesc floated in a free-kick, Adebayor headed goalwards but defender Stewart was credited with the crucial final touch under pressure from Toure.

Just before half-time Henry latched onto an Adebayor flick and produced another effortless finish to effectively end the contest. I say effortless, it obviously wasn't, but the man just makes it look so damned easy.

The third goal was a symbol of what Wenger has achieved with his charges in his ten year reign at Arsenal. Fabregas opened up the Watford rearguard with a precision pass, Henry raced clear and selflessly set up the opportunity for Adebayor to grab a deserved, and confidence-boosting finish.

After the final whistle Wenger was at his most gracious. He was almost gushing in his praise of Watford, but saving his most eloquent tributes for young Walcott. "He gives the feeling he can be decisive and make a difference...Theo also gave some good balls through the lines. For a 17-year-old, he has done very well."

Don't forget to log in next week for my Moscow prediction, and whatever you do, keep your money in your pocket. Lightening never strikes twice in the same place!