These Gunners run on Fabregas!

April 26, 2009 | 40 Comments

With a brace scored by Cesc Fábregas, Arsenal won comfortably today at the Emirates over a Middlesbrough side offering little in the way of resistance. While almost certainly securing fourth place in the Premiership, the Gunners did not appear to be looking past today’s match towards their Wednesday Champions League Semi-Final agaist ManUre.

With Ol’ Red Nose himself, Alex Ferguson looking on today, the match was never really in doubt.  ‘Boro had one or two chances, but ultimately were no match for Arsenal’s pace. Fergie’s probably counting his blessings that Arshavin is cup-tied, because despite not finding the back of the net today, the Russian worked his socks off, his sheer guile and clever passing on display for all to see.

Manuel Almunia returned in goal, but was never really tested, and one might argue that the Gunners really should have converted on several other chances. All in all, it was a solid win for Arsenal, who should feel pretty good as they head to Old Trafford mid-week.

Posted by Mark Barbeau | Filed Under Match Report