This game wasn't televised at all so I can't really comment on it. Good news is that Arsenal were clinical in finishing Portsmouth off.
Goals from Dennis Bergkamp in the 7th minute, Jose Reyes six minutes later and a brace from Thierry Henry before half time sealed the points.
That's a first for Bergkamp this season (and his 200th league goal in total), a second for Reyes in as many games and an end to Henry's "goal drought."
I read that Mathieu Flamini put in a decent performance and a clean sheet should mean that Lehmann did well again (if called into action at all).
Here's a quote from Arsene Wenger on Flamini taken from www.arsenal.com: "I feel he played well against Chelsea. He is one of the players who is improving very well.
"He is very dynamic, his vision is improving and he has simplified his game. People forget that he is only 21 years old.
"For a 21 year old player playing in the centre of midfield is more difficult. It is not easy and it is a big responsibility for young players like that.
"He has a huge desire, and everyday in training he brings 100% concentration. I believe he will be a big player. I hope I'm right."
Now we have to see if they can build on these two victories (Charlton included) and carry on towards the Champions League spots. I feel they will but keeping fingers crossed and knocking on wood.
Here's the line up for the match: Jens Lehmann, Lauren, Sol Campbell, Pascal Cygan, Kolo Toure, Robert Pires, Gilberto (Cesc Fabregas 72), Mathieu Flamini, Jose Reyes (Emmanuel Eboue 67), Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry.
Unused Subs: Manuel Almunia, Freddie Ljungberg, Philippe Senderos.
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