But it doesnt work out that youll win the prem just because you get a high score. it was an impressive performance but blackburn made life tough for themselves by letting you play the way arsenal just love to play. on blackburns part their midfielders didnt help the defence at all, didnt close anywhere near quick enough and didnt play like blackburn. oddly enough they tried to play (possibly down to ince's naiveness as a rookie manager in the prem) and twice cut arsenals defence to bits in the first half- something else to worry about as it has been in every prem game arsenal have played so far.

but in attack, the strikers were masterful. adebayours header was absolutely lovely, he picked his spot like a veteran front striker of italy or germany. van persie, who i believe is one of the best strikers in the world currently (when not injured) scored whenby all right he shouldnt have, although i did wonder why the hell robinson had to come out so far and expose the right side of his goal. walcott was a total menace, athough he needs to find the balance between selfishness and supplying, the next step for him. arsenals attack was great, to match with anyones. its the defence im worried about, and you need a captain (notice how i dont mention gallas) good work, but tougher chalenges will come along then a blackburn team who are, if im honest leaking goals.

That's what Rivaldo used to be as well.

Next role for Eboue is lone striker.

Few years from now Eboue will retire and become our Arsenal Football Director.