In reality, this was a game where Arsenal seemed to go mad, and run completely riot. And, despite the 7-0 scoreline, Arsenal could actually have scored double that, such were the number and quality of chances that were missed on top of the goals.
This was Thierry Henry's first game since he signalled his intention to stay with Arsenal, and it looked like making that decision had lifted a weight off his shoulders. He seemed 100% up for the game again (which hasn't fully been the case recently), and in a very mischevous mood all afternoon. Most likely, the fact that Arsenal tied up the signing of 2 solid players yesterday, also seemed to lift the whole team.
(Unfortunately), it isn't every day that you see a 7-0 victory, so the game will be memorable for that alone. It was also notable for being Ashley Cole's long awaited return from injury - he came on as a first half subsitiute for an injured Cygan, to much relief from the crowd. We have needed him for a while, so to have him back was long overdue.
And what of Middlesbrough? Well, they had a lot of young players on show today, who may be promising, but were simply not good enough for the game. Many teams wuld struggle against Arsenal in that mood, but a young side just got swept away. With them in terrible recent form, and dropping down the league like a stone, they need to be careful not to be sucked into relegation worries.
No such worries for Arsenal, a fantastic win to restore much confidence around the Club. Now, an away win at Everton next week would really get us back on the right track for the rest of the season.
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