Bolton Fall To Gunners Midfield

It’s a good Sunday morning, ‘Easy’ according to Lionel Richie. Arsene Wenger will probably have allowed himself a rare lie-in this morning. Given the opportunity to play what he obviously considers his strongest defence and midfield Le Boss will feel vindicated by the scorers.

It was no surprise that before a quarter of an hour had been played that the ghost of enfant terrible had put Bolton ahead. This is one of the new ‘traditions’ that are being developed to give the Grove a more homely feel. We must gift the opposition a goal before overpowering them!

To be fair to them the visitors were clearly of a mind to repay the compliment, and when Hunt dithered over a chest back to his goalkeeper Tomas Rosicky darted in to beat Jaaskeleinen from point blank range.

Goals from Arsenal midfielders are typically ‘London-bus-like’ in arrival. When you have waited for what seems an age, along come two at once. It has to be said that the second yesterday was well worth the wait. Cesc Fabregas has everything, except lots of goals, on his cv. The careful construction and finish was followed by a heartfelt celebration.

There was still time for Diaby to spurn a couple of opportunities to set the seal on the contest, including one where he manhandled ‘the Beast’ out of the way and caused a chuckle or two. Campo found himself sent-off for two poor challenges (Yes Sam he did deserve to go!), and Eboue survived a handball shout that would have grated had it occurred at the other end.

The five point gap that was created by this win could be eight if Manchester City are similarly dismissed on Tuesday. That will lift spirits before the Saturday lunchtime trip to the Lane next week. Whisper it softly, but that could be St. Totteringham’s Day!

Enjoy your day people.