Wenger delight as Gunners fire four

THERE are not supposed to be any easy games in the Champions League, but whoever coined that phrase had clearly never come across AZ Alkmaar.

The Dutch champions provided easy pickings for Arsenal last night, with Arsene Wenger’s side strolling to a victory which was embarrassing in its simplicity. The only wonder was how Arsenal had contrived to throw away two points against such dismal opposition at the DSB Stadion a fortnight ago.

There was never any chance of a similar slip-up here and a brace from Cesc Fabregas and further strikes by Samir Nasri and Abou Diaby ensured Arsenal now stand on the brink of qualification for the knock-out stage. A point against Standard Liege on 24 November will suffice, and that should be little more than a formality.