Thierry In A Hurry!

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Blackburn 0 - 2 Arsenal


Thierry Henry seems determined to make up for lost time, in blazing his come back trail! The Frenchman has no need to prove to his devoted fans, or anybody else, just how good he is. Football aficionados always get full value when he is on the field, but on this occasion he provided them with something extra special.


The Gunners got their just reward after a controversial issue in the 13th minute, which saw Gilberto red carded. Robbie Savage had fouled him, and the normally cool Brazilian, retaliated, with some justification. However, rules are rules, and the referee who was on the spot, had little choice but to act accordingly. There will be many who will consider that Savage should have suffered a similar fate, for his part in the incident.


Down to ten men you might have expected Arsenal to capitulate, to a Blackburn side that have been faring better. In fact the home side were exploiting their eleven to ten advantage, with Derbyshire and Pederson, having good chances. Then in the 37th minute Robin van Persie won a free kick, which was exquisitely directed, by Henry to Toure, who headed home. Despite the perceived injustice the visitors were one up at half time.


Rovers had a great opportunity to level the score in the 69th minute, but Nonda headed over. Shortly after that Derbyshire missed another chance. Then fans of both sides were treated to an extraordinary performance by the Arsenal captain. He received the ball 80 yards out, with nothing resembling a scoring chance. However, he sped down the left flank, into the Blackburn half, with Fabregas ably reading his intentions. They played a brilliant one, two, with Henry curling a fierce shot, which gave Brad Friedel no chance.


On a controversial day, Arsene Wenger came away smiling, having seen his captain score what may well be the goal of the season, and securing three more valuable points.


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