Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal 3 West Brom 0: Robin van Persie goal and two assists
Robin van Persie was once again the catalyst for an Arsenal win, scoring one and making another two as the Gunners eased to victory over West Brom. The Dutchman took his recent tally to eight goals in four games midway through the first half, prodding home from close range after good work by Theo Walcott. He then turned provider before the break, crossing to defender Thomas Vermaelen who lashed home a low drive to celebrate his first Premier League start in two months in the best possible way. The second half was a much more relaxed affair with neither goalkeeper truly tested until Mikel Arteta applied the finishing touch to a glorious flowing move on 74 minutes. More to follow. Glorious Gunners: Arsenal's excellent league run continued with an easy home win MATCH FACTSArsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Andre Santos, Ramsey (Rosicky 71), Song, Arteta, Walcott (Arshavin 78), van Persie, Gervinho (Benayoun 72). Subs not used: Fabianski, Mertesacker, Park, Djourou Scorers: Van Persie 22, Vermaelen 39, Arteta 74West Brom: Foster, Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Jones, Morrison, Dorrans (Thorne 80), Brunt, Cox (Mulumbu 71), Gera (Tchoyi 63), Thomas. Subs not used: Fulop, Shorey, Dawson, FortuneReferee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland) Wing wizard: Theo Walcott enjoyed another productive afternoon on the flanks Van the man: Arsenal got the best possible start through Robin van Persie Thumbs up: The talismanic Dutchman now has eight goals in four games Case for the defence: Thomas Vermaelen notched his first goal since February 2010 Sweet like Belgian chocolate: Vermaelen added steal to the defence as well Taking the Mikel: The rout was completed by midfielder Mikel Arteta Can't get close: West Brom were unable to deal with the pace of Arsenal's attack My friend Arsene was deeply hurt by criticism for poor start, says HodgsonArsenal line up club record swoop for Dortmund starlet GoetzeArsenal boss Wenger in talks over Real Madrid midfielder GraneroIt's top secret: Roy Hodgson