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Al Habsi denied van Persie after great work from Gervinho. Gervinho had another influential game, he is getting increasingly important to this Arsenal team. He has an upright running style almost like a Gazelle. Willing to twist and turn away from full backs time after time. He is a flair player who you almost expect to throw his arms up when he loses the ball and ignore his defensive responsibilities yet he works harder than most in the red and white. He is continuously on the move, chasing wingers, trying to close down the pass and make the interception. That mixture has instantly made him a favourite of mine in this Arsenal team and I can excuse his profligacy at times. He deserved his goal just after the hour but

Emmanuel Frimpong was fantastic in midfield. He was tenacious and determined and did not give his opponents a seconds rest. He dominated a midfield which contained Nigel de Jong and Owen Hargreaves. He must be an absolute nightmare to play against. Francis Coquelin was also superb, his