Gunners are up for a scrap

BOTH the result and the manner of the victory spoke volumes: the good-looking dilettantes at Arsenal have rolled up their sleeves to fight Man Utd every inch of the way for the title.

There may still have been artistic flourishes to applaud in Thierry Henry's fabulous free-kick and Sylvain Wiltord's sweet finish, but this win was based on the artisan qualities of Ray Parlour.

And though both players and manager Arsène Wenger denied it, the word from others in the Gunners' retinue is that Sol Campbell's dismissal on Wednesday night continues to rankle.