Thierry Buries Charlton

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Arsenal 4 - 0 Charlton


Arsenal displaced Bolton, for fourth place in the Premiership, with a fine display at their Emirates stadium.


The match featured the return of the Gunners chief shooter and captain Thierry Henry, who has come back as hungry as ever as evidenced by his performance. He was involved in three of his teams' four goals, and his ability on the field is equalled by the leadership that inspires his team mates. Although Arsenal have performed satisfactorily in his absence, with the likes of Gilberto and Van Persie, in scintillating form, it would not be difficult to imagine that they would have been nearer the top if Thierry had been available sooner.


It was Arsenal's obvious superiority that resulted in their first goal after 30 minutes. Sankofa was sent off for a blatant foul on Van Persie, and Henry coolly converted from the spot. Henry was again involved when Hoyte put his side two up just before the interval, and there was no way back for the ten men of Charlton. Henry was brought down in the box in the 76th minute, but he generously allowed Van Persie to fire home the spot kick. Even then the Gunners were not finished and Van Persie made it four in the 90th minute.


You could say that Charlton were lucky that Arsenal didn't score twice as many, as their best player was Carson, their goalkeeper! It might be too late for Arsenal to make up the ground they have lost to the Premiership leaders, but strange things can happen - it's a funny old game!


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