Samir Nasri continued his impressive start at the Gunners by giving the lead at half time against FC Twente. Arsenal doubled their advantage after the break, William Gallas was in the right place to score after Bendtner’s shot had been initially saved. Theo Walcott scored a lovely third goal, showing his pace to burst through the Dutch defense before curling home a right foot shot. Bendtner wrapped up the win in the dying stages.

Se Steve McClaren sperava di prendersi una piccola rivincita sul calcio inglese dopo i disastri combinati da c.t. della nazionale dei Tre Leoni, sarà rimasto ancora una volta deluso. Il suo Twente, già regolato dall’Arsenal all’andata, frana all’Emirates Stadium e cede 4-0. Per i Gunners nessun problema: in rete Nasri, Walcott, Gallas e Bendtner.