Blackburn Rovers 0: Arsenal 4

Emmanuel Adebayor was the hat-trick hero this time as Theo Walcott returned to club duty in a comfortable victory for Arsenal.

The 19-year-old returned to the side after his superb treble for England and set up the opening goal for Robin van Persie in the eighth minute.

Walcott looked full of confidence following his demolition of Croatia and with a Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev to come on Wednesday, he played only 63 minutes.

He was given a rapturous reception by the visiting supporters and a few of the home ones as well.

It was Adebayor who carried the main threat in this match and he was in irrepressible form.

Arsenal stamped their mark on the match with a marvellous goal in the eighth minute and Walcott was at the heart of the move.

He cut inside and weaved his way past a couple of players before picking out van Persie in the penalty area. The Dutch international showed the deftest of touches to beat goalkeeper Paul Robinson with a shot into the corner.