Arsenal 4-1 Portsmouth

Abou Diaby netted a brace as Arsenal continued their excellent start to the season with a win over Portsmouth. Arsenal enjoyed a comfortable win against Pompey at the Emirates Stadium to continue their impressive start to the new Barclays Premier League season. Diaby set them on their way with two first-half goals in the space of three minutes. Younes Kaboul pulled one back before the break - but William Gallas and substitute Aaron Ramsey ensured a comfortable finish as the Gunners maintained their 100 per cent Barclays Premier League record.