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Fulham away was going to be either a tricky tie or an exhibition of class. Luckily for the Gunners, it was the latter. It’s true. Over the past few years, this was the ground which Arsenal loose points or stamped their excellence over it. Last year Arsenal lost in a 3-2 cracker. The year before Adebayor scored his first Arsenal goal and they strolled away to a comfortable 2-0 win.

However, the way the first two goals came about was rather unusual. I can’t recall the last time Arsenal scored 2 goals off crosses from the wings in open play. Up to this match I’ve never been convince of Adebayor’s heading capabilities, even after I’m not so sure.

Yes, granted those two were well taken goals. He had it all to do with 2 defenders crowding him both times. But the crosses were good enough to allow him to concentrate on the placement rather than the power of the headers. For someone of his height and strength, he doesn’t really win much off the punt up field or goal kicks. Another of his failings includes his inability to stay onside. Overcome those, he probably be our very own Drogba.

It was good to see the team kept going even after going two up. Wenger must have drummed that to the team during half time. Throw away this match now and forget about the Premiership.

Rosicky had the legs to charge into the box late in the 2nd half to claim a well deserved away victory. This was a match that was within Arsenal’s control from the off. Signs of Hleb and Fabregas regaining their form were very pleasing to watch.

Wenger needs them to be more than others.