There's No Doubting Thomas - But Henry Seals It!

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Liverpool 1 - 3 Arsenal


The Londoners dismissed the cup holders, by inflicting upon them, their first defeat at their home ground, for ten months.


The first half was fairly quiet with neither of the stand-in keepers having that much to do. Although Liverpool were having most of the early possession, it was Arsenal who broke the ice, with a slick move that produced a goal from nothing! Alexander Hleb crossed the ball to Thomas Rosicky who passed it back. Then Hleb delivered another pass back to Rosicky, which was smartly directed into the net from about 20 yards, to put the visitors in front. Just before half time they want further ahead when Rosicky, not most noted for his shooting ability, scored again. It was a very well taken goal, but you would have to criticise the Liverpool defence, because five of their players surrounding Rosicky seemed to be rooted to the ground. They were either unwilling, or unable to make a challenge, so he gratefully thumped the ball home!


Liverpool came out all fired up for the start of the second half, and although they were constantly attacking they were somehow unconvincing! However, they got a goal back in the 70th minute, from Pennant's corner. Crouch headed forward to Kuyt who nodded home to put the game in some doubt. Arsenal were a bit bogged down in their own half when suddenly Henry burst forward and went speeding down the left flank. He classily beat Carragher before stroking the ball past Dudek in the 84th minute.


So a great solo effort from their French Captain clinched the game for Arsenal. If this is what he can do whilst working his way back from enforced absence, what will he achieve when fully fit?


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