2-1
Arsenal, like many teams in the Premier League, are just trying to keep up with the leaders and finish in the top-four. The Gunners are just out of place as the table stands, but a road win today against West Bromwich puts pressure on the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham.
Rosicky has had limited starts for Arsenal this season, and today he made the most of his opportunity. Gervinho did well to work some space in the box after getting defender McAuley turned around. It looked as though Gervinho was attempting to curl a shot towards the far-post, but Rosicky saw it as a cross. Using quick reflexes, Rosicky scored with a header for the only goal of the first-half (20').
Though he is not known for scoring many goals, the Czech international scored a second shortly after half-time. Aaron Ramsey played him into space and Rosicky had his initial shot saved by the keeper. Ben Foster could not control the shot and Rosicky was able to follow up his own rebound for the goal (50').
The match stayed close and West Bromwich managed to keep things interesting when they scored from the Penalty spot. Forward Shane Long controlled a ball in the box with a nice chest-trap before he was caught from behind by defender Mertesacker. The Arsenal centerback was sent off for the challenge and James Morrison scored the ensuing penalty shot (71').
West Bromwich used the advantage to press the ball forward for the remainder of the match and worked a few more good chances. However Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger used all his substitutes to bring on defensive players Vermaelen, Gibbs, and Coquelin to retain the lead.
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