Gunners Blast Their Way Back To Top

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Everton 1 - 4 Arsenal


Everton had the better of the first half, and played with justifiable confidence, which saw them move ahead after 19 minutes. An Everton corner resulted in a goalmouth scramble that enabled Cahill to push the ball home, in the confusion. The home side retained command, in the teeming rain, but they were not able to consolidate their lead with the visitor's just one goal behind at the interval.


Even though Everton had dominated the first half, Arsenal came out with more purpose after the break, and it was not long before they were rewarded. A long pass from Clichy found Eduardo, who calmly put his side level after 47 minutes, with his first Premiership goal, which on this showing will be the first of many. In fact about ten minutes later he was at it again. In a clever move he juggled the ball past Jagkielka, and beat Howard for a second time, in quick succession.


Yakubu was not having the best of games, and should have levelled for his side but his header was wide. Everton seemed to be offered a lifeline, when Bendtner was sent off after 74 minutes. Arsenal though, were having none of it and went further ahead, when there was a grave misunderstanding between goalkeeper Howard, and Joseph Yobo. They allowed the resourceful Adebayor to steal the ball, and waltz round them to tap it into an open goal.


Arteta was sent off in the 84th minute, when he elbowed Fabregas in the face. In all fairness it didn't seem to be with any malicious intent, but with his arms raised in the air, he left the referee with no option but to show him a red card.


Rosicky made it four goals for the Gunners in the 90th minute, but in the end the score line was somewhat flattering. Everton were not that bad, but it was Arsenal who made the most of their chances. With chief rivals Manchester United getting beaten by West Ham, they will be delighted to be back at the top, after a very brief spell playing second fiddle.


West Ham 2 - 1 Manchester United
Ronaldo's Rare Miss


Despite a good start, when Cristiano Ronaldo put them in front with a great header, from a fine Ryan Giggs cross, United were not at their best. Nor was their 'best in the world' winger, who unbelievably pulled a penalty shot wide. The ball hit Spector's arm, in the penalty area in the 66th minute, and he was rightly deemed to have handled it. Ronaldo strode forward to take the spot kick, but missed by a considerable margin, so he is only human after all!


West Ham didn't need letting off twice, and two fine set pieces settled the issue in the 77th and 82nd minutes, when Anton Ferdinand and Matthew Upson scored from similar, equally good headers. United have been hammered the last three times they have played West Ham in the Premiership. Sir Alex, who was banned to the stands for this game, must be wondering what his side have to do to beat them.


Elsewhere there was an amazing game at White Hart Lane, where Tottenham beat a determined Reading by six goals to four, with eight goals scored in the space of half an hour. Yet another Christmas treat for all the fans, including those in armchairs!


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