In cruise control

I reckon this was one match which Arsenal would have won easily. Even the inept Baptista scored. Boy, did he score so early into the match. I was still at the kitchen, opening my kropok and Heineken.

There was total Arsenal domination from start to finish. Quite strangely, Fulham even managed to equalized. It was Lehmann’s mistake as he punched weakly to the path of Simon Davies. The ex-Spurs player lobbed and scored.

Adebayor hit a real stunner for Arsenal to take the lead again. The Cesc had provided the perfect through-ball for him to chase on, coupled with a slight body feint, the Togolese smash home with a swerving shot. The third came via a penalty. Ex-Gunner Moritz Volz’s poor challenge left Hleb sprawling to the ground. Captain Gilberto scored from the spot.

The 3 -1 scoreline was flattering. It could have been more… Antti Niemi was simply outstanding for Fulham.

Fourth place is assured. Now the Gunners could gun for third spot. Unless Liverpool slipped…