Master class performance

Worlds apart… I am talking about the footballing performance at Moscow and at the Madejski. The former, quite ineffective and the latter, simply masterclass. I thought it would be tough at the Madejski, Man Utd and Chelsea didn’t have it easy. My fears were unfounded.

The Gunners simply pass and stroked the ball around all too easily. Steve Coppell’s men were made to look like amateurs. Henry even scored a fast goal. I think he was surprised with the pass from The Cesc. Sixty seconds into the game, One-nil to the Arsenal.

Goal No. 2 showed great one-two teamwork, Hleb linked up well with Rosicky and let fly a bullet to the Reading roof. The match was effectively over as a contest before half-time.

Hleb was lively and laid his hand to the third goal. Hleb came in from the right flank, interchange passes with King Henry and squared the ball to Van Persie. The Dutchman’s job was easy. He just slide it home for Goal No. 3. This goal was probably the best. Neat touches and most of all, UNSELFISH play. Good football thrives on wonderful teamwork.

Outclassed Reading even had to concede a late penalty. Henry’s placement hit the inside of the post and flew in. Four-nil to the Arsenal!

A fifth successive Premiership win on the trot. Thank God, Lehmann didn't raise hell with Stephen Hunt. Arsene Wenger, happy belated 57th birthday.