West Brom destroyed Arsenal's chance to close the gap on Chelsea
at the top of the Premier League with a thrilling victory over the
Gunners at the Emirates.
Three second-half goals from Peter Odemwingie, Gonzalo Jara and
former Arsenal player Jerome Thomas put Albion in front before Samir
Nasri scored two late goals for Arsene Wenger's side.
It was Arsenal first home defeat since they lost to Manchester
United last January and kept them four points adrift of leaders
Chelsea while Albion moved up into fifth place.
The writing was on the wall for Arsenal in the opening half. Thomas
caused the home defence an early scare but his cross from the left
wing evaded the lurking Odemwingie.
Emmanuel Eboue had the first real chance for Arsenal in the 13th
minute but his shot on the turn from the edge of the penalty area
went wide of Scott Carson's right-hand upright.
Andrey Arshavin should have put the home side in front seconds
later but he managed to hit the post twice when he got on the end
of a cross from Eboue.
It was a close escape for the visitors who were now beginning to
feel the full onslaught of Arsene Wenger's side.
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