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Last updated : 10 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn R. face a trip to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Monday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 31 and win only 8 of the 54 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 18 DecBlackburn R.2 - 3ArsenalLGEC
2007/2008Sun 19 AugBlackburn R.1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Wed 28 FebBlackburn R.1 - 0ArsenalFAC
2006/2007Sat 17 FebArsenal0 - 0Blackburn R.FAC
2006/2007Sat 13 JanBlackburn R.0 - 2ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecArsenal6 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
2005/2006Sat 25 FebBlackburn R.1 - 0ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Gunners, with 3 goals against.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Arsenal are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 60 points from the 25 games played. Blackburn R.'s 39 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal641114713
Blackburn R.6231679

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Gunners. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Unbeaten in the last 24 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Blackburn R. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.