Just what the professor ordered?

So, Arsenal 5-0 Leyton Orient. Not stellar, but the perfect tonic for our Wembley blues?

Well, a quick summary, we lined up with Manuel Almunia in goal who looked exactly what he is, a decent cup keeper, he came for most crosses without too much fuss and was largely untroubled by a gutsy but muted Orient attack. As expected, Eboue and Gibbs came in as the full-backs, both contributing well going forwards and mainly unruffled at the back, although it's worth noting that when Eboue gallops forwards, he isn't really aware of where he's going and tends to leave big gaps. Squillaci and Miquel were both decent at the back, Squillaci without any real 'moments' and Miquel still looking promising, but maybe a little inexperienced around the edges.

Denilson and Diaby both looked decent in the engine room, Denilson looking to direct distribution and Diaby impressing with more skillful runs from deep. Rosicky played further up and impressed with an assist and good running throughout the match. Nasri and Wilshere both got around 30 minutes, coming on for a roughed up Rosicky and Abou Diaby who could be in line for a start at the weekend. Both the substitutes helped Arsenal slow down the tempo and play keep-ball to see out the match.

In attack, we saw Marouane Chamakh, Nicklas Bendtner and debutant  Conor Henderson. Henderson impressed on the left with his technique and passing, his ability at set pieces was certainly promising and he looks like one to watch. As we know, Bendtner managed a hat-trick and was pretty much superb. He didn't make a big fuss as it was only Leyton Orient, but goals are still goals and I'm sure he's happy. Chamakh also got his first goal since late November, let's hope he can push on from here and provide a bit more firepower up front. Clichy came on for Chamakh with about half an hour left, I'd guess he shifted to left wing and Henderson moved into midfield, anyways, Clichy scored a goal. I know, great isn't it?

So after the match, le boss spoke to the press, stating the importance of a quick response to our defeat last weekend. Bendtner has been talking along the same theme as well, saying that the squad has moved on, personally, I don't think the result will be fully out of our minds until next week and, hopefully, after a good performance against Barca. In other news, Wenger revealed that we're unlikely to see Robin Van Persie until at least after the international break, a bit of news on Cesc's injury and also an update on Aaron Ramsey, which is nice.

That's pretty much it until tomorrow where he'll hopefully have a bit of early news about the Sunderland match.