Arsenal are through to the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League following a convincing display that earned them a 5-0 triumph over FC Porto, winning 6-2 on aggregate. Arsene Wenger’s side knew that one goal could be enough to advance to the quarter finals, and the Londoners attacked right from kick-off, putting great pressure on their opponents. Almunia Sagna – Campbell – Vermaelen – Clichy Diaby – Song – Rosicky Nasri – Bendtner – Arshavin Subs: Fabianski, Silvestre, Traore, Eboue, Denilson, Walcott, Eduardo. The reward came after just ten minutes. A trough ball from Samir Nasri could not be properly cleared by the defense, and the ball ended up in front of Nicklas Bendtner who blasted home for 1-0. After the opening goal, the match was slightly more balanced with Porto spending more half on the opposing half. But the Premiership side got their second in the 25th minute as Andrey Arshavin found his way past several defenders and delivered a short pass from the left of the area, with Bendtner waiting to tap in. Arshavin could have added a third nine minutes later as the Russian had an open goal to score in, but sent the ball over the crossbar instead. And just when Porto began to create more chances near Arsenal’s goal, it was the home side to make it 3-0 in the 63rd minute. Samir Nasri beat three defenders before his strike from a virtually impossible angle went in from the far post. Five minutes later, the Gunners even made it 4-0 as Emmanuel Eboue rounded the keeper following a pass from Arshavin. In the dying minutes, Arsenal netted another after Fucile fouled Eboue in the penalty area and Bendtner completed his hat-trick from the spot. Man of the Match – Samir Nasri – Amazing performance from the French midfield maestro. Filled the role of Fabregas brilliantly.

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Cesc Fabregas won’t recover from his hamstring injury in time to play FC Porto tomorrow. However, Arsenal are boosted by the return of defence-minded players Sol Campbell and Alex Song for the last 16 tie. Tomorrow’s Champions League clash is make or break where Arsenal’s European aspirations are concerned, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealing all on the injury situation earlier this afternoon. “Cesc is ruled out for tomorrow’s game,” said the manager. “He has a hamstring problem and we could not even take a gamble with him. “I was hoping [he would recover] after the game because we were cautious with him. He was not adamant about coming out of the team but still he has damaged his hamstring and we cannot take a gamble on him. “However we have gained Sol Campbell back in the squad and Alex Song too, who was suspended against Burnley.” Gooner Talk’s Predicted XI Almunia Sagna – Campbell – Vermaelen – Clichy Nasri - Song – Diaby Walcott – Bendtner – Arshavin Who do you want to see start against Porto tomorrow? Tell us your preferred teams and predicted scorelines in the comments section below!

Arsenal’s French maestro Samir Nasri is subject to Gooner Talk’s Picture of the Week after sporting some rather ‘choice’ underwear. The midfielder was pictured wearing the below during the Gunners’ 3-1 triumph over Burnley on Saturday. Check out the pic below:

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