Henry Leads Gunners To Royal Flush

The Arsenal players decided to give Arsene Wenger the perfect birthday present at the Madejski stadium. A fifth consecutive league win was secured as the Gunners turned on the attractive passing style that has become their trademark under the Frenchman.

Thierry Henry hit the target twice as Arsenal beat Reading 4-0 to move up to fourth place in the Premiership.The skipper opened the scoring after just 58 seconds, thus setting the tone for the match. Alexander Hleb added the second just before half-time after Reading had briefly threatened to level matters.

At the start of the second half, Hleb made a goal for Robin van Persie, Henry soon added the fourth from the penalty spot, after Hahnemann had pulled down Cesc Fabregas.

The Gunners now turn their attention to the midweek Carling Cup visit to West Bromwich Albion. With so many top youngsters currently on loan the side could include a number of new faces. It is probably a fair bet that Gael Clichy, Philippe Senderos, and Mathieu Flamini will figure if they are all declared fit. Theo Walcott, Emanuel Adebayor and Alex Song, all brought on as substitutes this afternoon should also start.