Arsenal strengthened their grip on fourth spot as they came from behind at Wigan to run riot in the second half in claiming a 4-1 scoreline that somewhat flattered Arsene Wenger's side.
Given their midweek European exertions it was no surprise Arsenal were somewhat sluggish in the opening sparring, as a spirited Wigan deservedly took a lead into the break courtesy of Mido's close-range finish.
On the stroke of half-time it could have been so much worse for Arsenal as starlet Kieran Gibbs got on the wrong side of Antonio Valencia bearing down on goal, but his trip on the wide man was greeted with only a yellow card from Alan Wiley's top pocket. Steve Bruce is unlikely to concur with the referee's view.
Ben Watson struck the base of Lukasz Fabianski's post with the subsequent free-kick before Arsenal's class prevailed after the break with the introduction of Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor.
Theo Walcott restored parity just past the hour mark with a smart finish with the outside of his right boot, before substitute Mikael Silvestre popped up in the box to tap home a brilliantly worked free-kick involving Cesc Fabregas and Arshavin.
It was the Russian that made sure of the spoils in the final minute with a crisp finish that punished Jason Koumas' mistake on the edge of the box, before Alexandre Song gave the scoreline a flattering look when he rode a pair of lethargic challenges before rifling home in injury time.
Arsenal were rocked in the 18th minute when Wigan took the lead from a set-play.
Highlight:
Wigan Athletic v Arsenal
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