Arsenal vs Stoke City Highlights: EPL Highlights

Posted on May 25, 2009
Filed Under Arsenal, English Premier League

Arsenal swept aside Stoke with three quick first-half goals to sign off in style after a difficult Premier League campaign with a 4-1 win.

An own goal from James Beattie, making his 300th league appearance, was swiftly followed up by a penalty from Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby’s powerful header.

Stoke, safe from any last-day relegation saga, pulled a goal back from the spot through Ricardo Fuller, only for Rory Delap to then gift Van Persie his second four minutes before half-time.

Arsenal, already secure in fourth place following a 21-match unbeaten run, had little other than wounded pride left to play for after going out of both the FA Cup and Champions League at the semi-final stage.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is now certain to strengthen his squad over the summer as he looks to reduce the 18-point gap on champions Manchester United.

Chants of “there is only one Arsene Wenger” rang out around Emirates Stadium before kick off, as the home fans showed their combined appreciation for the French coach who has endured one of the most testing of his 12 campaigns at the helm, but allayed fears he was set to quit for Real Madrid.

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