Fabregas makes a mockery of Blackburn again, Rosicky adds work rate to class

10 man Arsenal beat Blackburn 2-0 at Ewood Park to exorcise any North West demons.

Let me pre-cursor this next remark with a true story. After returning from my cousins engagement party at about 6pm on Boxing Day we came across a weimaraner strolling through our garden looking pretty pleased with itself. As a family with 5 cats a dog was somewhat a surprise.

We all remarked what a lovely looking dog and my father and I even gave the bloody thing a pat. I then strolled into the garage to get the turkey we were planning to have for Christmas dinner. (It was left in the garage as it was too hot in the house, don't ask). However the turkey had been savaged, no pun intended, and Christmas dinner was ruined!

Therefore the poxy dog not only had a feast on premium turkey breast but got a pat for it too! Therefore I hate weimaraners. Sorry, I am sure they are lovely but to me they are thieving, turkey eating bastards!

The weimaraner faced cheat that is Robbie Savage ensured Gilberto got sent off by conning the buffoon that is Rob Styles into thinking Gilberto Silva had carried a firearm onto the pitch and blown his leg off at close range. Silva should not have reacted but Savages theatrics were more petulant than the reaction itself.

However justice was done and Fabregas, for the second time this season, ran Blackburn ragged with his quick passing, ball retention and incisive running in the final third. The kid was everywhere and is a class act. A privilege to watch! When he can add goals to his game he is going to be undoubtedly the best in the world.

The marauding Toure, who along with Jens and the entire defensive line showed excellent resilience, scored a thumping header via the post from Henry's free kick, after Lucas Neill hacked down RVP who showed a good desire and a few nice touches.

After we went 1-0 up half time came at a good time and we defended solidly. Hoyte was impressive and did a good job on Pedersen who is one of the better players in the league. He also attacked well at times and is improving which is exciting for us and the London boy.

We kept the ball fairly well and Henry, Hleb and Rosicky in particular ran their hearts out offering the first line of defence. That is the type of thing that endears players to the fans (think of Sylvain Wiltord) and I was pleased to see Rosicky working hard and getting stuck in. If he can keep up that work rate he will make it at Arsenal as he has the technique and style already.

Then Henry conjured up a fantastic goal at a great time for the second game in a row. That is the difference between a very good player and a great player.

Blackburn tried to kick us after that and Tugay was the only player to get near enough to do so with what was surely a red card but bizarrely not given by a blatant homer, Rob Styles.

A brilliant win with 10 men and as I discussed in one of my previous posts, an experience to galvanise the time, definately something to build on.

We are slowly improving our consistency and becoming a good side. The title is out of reach this season but a trophy or two is definately not out of the question.

I know which one I would prefer!!