Wonder strike for van Persie

Charlton 1 Arsenal 2

Robin van Persie's wonder strike helped Arsenal beat Charlton 2-1 in the Barclays Premiership match at The Valley - their fifth win in a row.

Darren Bent had fired the struggling Addicks ahead from close range.

Van Persie then equalised in the 32nd minute - and volleyed in a brilliant strike just after the start of the second half which proved enough for victory.