Video Highlights: Arsenal 3 Birmingham City 1, Sorry Mr Yeung

Carson Yeung, the Hong Kong tycoon, a fan of slick passing football had been taught a painful lesson by one of the best in England as they were clinically out-played in this fixture.

ARSENAL outclassed Birmingham City 2-0 in the Emirates Stadium. Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby goals put the Gunners into a 2-0 lead inside 18 minutes. Arshavin scored Arsenal's third.

Lee Bowyer's put in a consolation goal before half-time for Alex McLeish's Birmingham City.