Gunners on the up - round-up
Arsenal were on course to claim second place in the Barclays Premiership as they led Blackburn 2-0 while Wigan were a goal down at Tottenham.
After an impeccably observed minute’s silence in honour of George Best, the Gunners were given a good start by Cesc Fabregas.
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