Match Timeline

Arsenal
Blackburn Rovers
  • KO
  • 2
  • 31
  • 35
  • 38
  • 40
  • 45
  • HT
  • 51
  • 54
  • 62
  • 68
  • 72
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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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.
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<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.