Arsenal reasserted themselves as serious top four contenders with a thumping victory against a miserable Blackburn Rovers on Saturday the 4th of Feb, 2012 as Wolves climbed out of the relegation zone with a well deserved win against Queens Park Rangers in an exciting weekend in the Barclays Premier League.
The Gunners hit seven past Blackburn at the emirates with the Arsenal Captain, Robin Van Persie scoring a hartrick. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored a brace, Mikel Arteta and Thiery Henry scored one each to make a total of seven goals. The win which was Arsenal’s biggest at the Emirates moved them from seven to fifth position. Their previous record was also againt Blackburn, when they beat them 6 – 2. It was a game of contrast as compared with Arsenal’s previous home games. The Walcot didn’t score on this day but he was impressive almost perfect I must say as he provided three assists. He provided the first two assist to RVP which enableb Van Persie to score a brace - the first two goals and he also gave an assist to the Ox for his second goal and the fifth of the game.
Blackburn had responded to arsenal’s early lead (82 seconds) in the31st minute through a neatly hit freekick from 18 yards by Morten Gamst Pedersen. From there, it was all downhill for the home side. Rocisky got a rare start while Ramsey warmed the bench and it turned out to be the best decision that Arsene Wenger has made in a very long time because the team kept possession and attacked with pace which has been missing since Ramsey has always looked tired and lacking ideas going forward. I know that Arsenal fans hope that Rocisky starts most games which will be crucial them to reclaim top four spot.
Wolves battled QPR to win 2 – 1 which moved them one point above relegation. Substitute Kevin Doyle scored the winner and provided an assist as Wolves came from behind to beat 10-man QPR and record their first win in 12 games. QPR had taken the lead when debutant Bobby Zamora drove in before Djibril Cisse saw red after he raised a hand to the neck of defender Roger Johnson.
Newcastle beat Aston Villa 2 – 1 on Sunday thanks to the lethal boys from Senegal; Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse. Cisse marked his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helped Newcatle beat Villa to move back up to fifth place in the table and leapfrog Arsenal.
Norwich secured their fifth home league win of the season with a 2 nil victory over Bolton, despite losing both centre-halves to first-half injuries.
Manchester city maintained their grip at the top and opened a three pint lead when they beat Fulham by three goals to nil. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Adam Johnson had been tripped by Chris Baird.
City's lead was then doubled when Baird turned Johnson's cross-shot beyond his own goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Dzeko fired in the third gaol to put the game beyond Fulham. This ensured City maintained their 100% home record in the premier league.
City rivals Manchester United were in action against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. They staged a stirring fightback from three goals down to earn a point against Chelsea.
Jonny Evans's own goal gave Chelsea an interval lead against the run of play before a stunning volley from Juan Mata 24 seconds after the restart and David Luiz's deflected header appeared to give Chelsea an unassailable advantage. United's hopes were then revived by two penalties awarded by referee Howard Webb - both converted by Wayne Rooney - before substitute Javier Hernandez's header six minutes from time gave them a point.
Livepool played to a goaless draw with Tottenham on Monday night. This mearnt each team gained just one point and thus Liverpool remained in position seven. Luis Suarez's return did little to inspire Liverpool. The Uruguayan returned as a second-half substitute to a rapturous reception after serving an eight-game suspension imposed by the Football Association for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.
Below are all the results of a busy weekend in the EPL
Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa Sun 5 Feb
Stoke 0-1 Sunderland Sat 4 Feb
Aston Villa 2-2 QPR Wed 1 Feb
Sunderland 3-0 Norwich Wed 1 Feb
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