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Gunners shoot down Pompey

Arsenal thrashed Portsmouth 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium to continue their impressive start to the new season.

Abou Diaby set them on their way with two first-half goals in the space of three minutes.

Younes Kaboul pulled on back before the break - but William Gallas and substitute Aaron Ramsey ensured a comfortable finish as the Gunners maintained their 100% Barclays Premier League record.