Arsenal 6 – 2 Blackburn

Arsenal could have finished with a higher goal tally, they played some memorizing football led by Captain Fabregas. The Gunners’ skipper was  involved in all goals, before being substituted and had another marvelous game.

Arsenal were put in front by Arshavin after being behind Blackburn twice during the half-time, the score reading Arsenal 3 – 2 Blackburn.

These were the only goals to be scored by Blackburn for the day, after the break it was an Arsenal onslaught! Although Blackburn had decent chances to bring the deficit down.

Barcelona’s Thierry Henry watched from the stands.

David Dunn was brought down in the penalty area by Vermalen but no penalty was awarded to Blackburn.

Cesc Fabregas added another goal(57′), after leaving keeper Robinson wrong footed. It was the third time in a row Arsenal have scored 4 against Blackburn.

Benny McCarthy came on for David Dunn but suffered a niggle and was off after around 15 minutes on the pitch. In came Hoilett and almost scored for Blackburn if it weren’t for the post.

The Gunners played good attacking football, as the scoreline suggests and were a joy to watch.

Theo Walcott looked in touch, coming back after an injury.

Bendtner added the sixth goal from a Ramsey pass.

Tugay could only watch his former team fall further behind, from the stands.

In the post-match interview when asked about kissing the Arsenal emblem after scoring Cesc Fabregas said:

“There has been some speculation, I’m committed 100% to the club, in my 7th season. I was trying to show I really love this club.”

Chelsea 2 – 0 Liverpool

Anelka, Drogba, Ballack all have opportunities on goal, but were unable to convert during the first half. The deadlock couldn’t be broken by either side at half time.

Nicholas Anelka tapped-in the ball at the hour mark, after Liverpool gave the ball away and the Blues broke away with Drogba.

Liverpool had chances especially in the dying minutes of the game, with both Benayoun and Gerrard missing good opportunities. Chelsea held on and managed to score another through Malouda, once again from a Drogba assist.

The Reds have lost their second match in a row, earlier losing to Fiorentina in the Champions League.

The victory has put Chelsea ahead of Manchester United by 2 points, on top of the table.