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Theo Walcott netted a hat-trick for the Gunners as Blackpool were swept aside at the Emirates
Ian Holloway spoke pre-match about the need to ensure Blackpool’s dream afternoon did not turn into a nightmare in North London, but his players failed to heed the warning as they returned to the changing room at half time 3-0 [...]

Before the season started it was said that Arsenal were too lightweight to be a force this season and that Arsene Wenger hadnt spent enough on new signings. Well after the 6-1 thumping of Everton, certain people might want to rethink their comments !
Goals from Denilson, new signing Vermaelen and William Gallas meant the game [...]