Andrey Arshavin netted the winner as Arsenal secured three hard-earned points against Blackburn with a 2-1 win.
Theo Walcott continued his scoring ways, having netted a hat-trick last weekend, but firing the Gunners in front after some trademark Arsenal build-up.
However, Rovers were not going to lay down and on-loan striker Mame Biram Diouf made no mistake when played in by namesake El-Hadji/
But the Gunners would not be denied victory and Arshavin rammed the ball home after Cesc Fabregas’ deflected effort fell to his feet.