Arsenal: 6 Results That Proved Wenger's Gooners Can Still Cut It

4. Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham (26.02.2012) Arsenal had endured an abysmal start to the season, summed up by their 8-2 drubbing at the hands of Manchester United. Their poor start had allowed North London rival€™s Spurs to storm into the Champions League places, with some even considering them title contenders. After 34 minutes the Gunners were two nil down and the boos were ringing around the Emirates Stadium. Bacary Sagna then struck on 40 minutes to half the deficit and just 30 minutes later, Arsenal lead 5-2. It was a magnificent comeback, with Theo Walcott putting in one of his best performances for the club. Importantly it marked the start of Arsenal€™s quest to reign in their rivals in race for the Champions League places. Indeed, the Gunners would eventually finish above Tottenham. http://youtu.be/Rcj_00LQzBI

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