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An own goal from Julien Escude, deflecting in Cesc Fabregas' shot, set the Gunners on their way, with Robin van Persie doubling their lead after the break and substitute Eduardo adding a third in stoppage time.

The Spaniards - making their debut in the Champions League and managed by Tottenham target Juande Ramos - had looked lively enough led by former Spurs striker Fredi Kanoute, but could not break down the resolute Arsenal defence.

There was plenty of vocal support from the home crowd, Emirates Stadium packed close to its 60,000 capacity - more than can be said for Stamford Bridge across in west London on Tuesday.

The Gunners snatched the lead on 27 minutes as Fabregas picked the ball up around 22 yards out on the right of the penalty arc and fired in a well-hit shot across the area.

The ball then took a wicked deflection off Escude and flew past the wrong-footed Andres Palop into the opposite corner.

At the other end, Gunners goalkeeper Manuel Almunia - with little to do so far - had to be alert to beat away an angled drive from Kanoute.

As the hour mark approached, Arsenal were awarded a free-kick on the left when Daniel Alves bundled over Mathieu Flamini.

The delivery from Fabregas into the six-yard box was flicked on by Bacary Sagna - and van Persie arrived on cue at the far post to smash the ball home from close range.

With the points now all but safe, Arsenal were able to relax somewhat, yet still needed to be alert to the quick counter-attacks from the Spaniards. In stoppage time, substitute Eduardo swept home from close range after a neat exchange between Alexander Hleb and Fabregas.