Arsenal increased Reading's relegation worries with a comfortable victory.
Arsene Wenger's side outclassed Reading and went ahead after 30 minutes when Emmanuel Adebayor slid home a calm finish from Kolo Toure's cross.
Gilberto Silva added a second before half-time when his long-range shot deflected in off Andre Bikey.
Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott struck the woodwork and Michael Duberry cleared off the line from Cesc Fabregas after the break as Arsenal dominated.
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It was only Arsenal's second win in nine Premier League games - a damning statistic that tells the tale of how their title challenge has faded away.
Arsenal gave Walcott a rare start after his impressive displays as a substitute - and he played his part in a first-half display that swept Reading aside.
Royals boss Steve Coppell made six changes from the side that slumped to fellow strugglers Fulham, but they were powerless to stop an Arsenal side playing without the pressure of chasing trophies.
Arsenal created and wasted a host of chances before finally taking the lead through Adebayor after 30 minutes.
Credit: Phil
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