Arsenal 4 – 0 Wigan

Having been questioned on his arrival at Arsenal for being too small to be a centre-back, Thomas Vermaelen headed home powerfully after connecting with a Van Persie dead-ball. The Gunners pressed their advantage early in the second half, Thomas Vermaelen sweetly curled his fifth goal of the season into the top corner before Eduardo grabbed a third after the Latics defence fell to pieces. At the death Cesc Fabregas added a fourth with a simple goal at the near post.