Chelsea clinched the Title at the weekend, so this was the first game of the new reality - they have the money to keep doing this for a long time to come, so this could be the first of many games as non-Champions.
With West Brom bottom of the League, but it being very tight indeed at the bottom, this was bound to be a game with lots riding on it, for the home team at least. And, unusually this season in the Premiership, there isn't one team out on thir own as the worst in the League, so even West Brom can look like a useful side when they put their minds to it.
A dull first half, after which West Brom re-emerged for the second, and gave a real go to winning the game; with more attacking play, and a generally more positive approach. However, doing that against even an Arsenal side that is going through the motions, can leave you vulnerable. And, West Brom were eventually picked off with goals from Van Persie and Edu (in what could end up being his last goal for the club).
So, no points for the relegation strugglers, but 3 points to help Arsenal secure second place and automatic Champions League qualification. A distinct "in and out" trip this, after a long bank holiday weekend, so a run for the car and a run back down the motorway after the game.
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