Promoted team Stoke City surprised Arsenal with a 2-1 win at home. Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller headed Delap's powerful throw-in from the sideline to give Stoke City the lead after 11 minutes. Then Olofinjana chested in another throw-in, also from Delap, and Stoke led 2-0 in the 73rd minute. Van Persie got a straight red after his flagrant tackle on goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen. Gael Clichy scored one for Arsenal after his shot took a couple of deflections.
Promoted team Stoke City surprised Arsenal with a 2-1 win at home. Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller headed Delap's powerful throw-in from the sideline to give Stoke City the lead after 11 minutes. Then Olofinjana chested in another throw-in, also from Delap, and Stoke led 2-0 in the 73rd minute. Van Persie got a straight red after his flagrant tackle on goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen. Gael Clichy scored one for Arsenal after his shot took a couple of deflections.
