Playtime at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene's tenth anniversary celebrations dominated the pre-game build-up yesterday, but the game itself reminded me of the nickname of our former boss George Graham: 'The Stroller'.

Because, for all my fears that our tired legs would perhaps let Watford into this one, Arsenal ended up strolling to victory, almost at a canter, yesterday; Indeed, when people are leaving ten minutes early, you know the team is either doing very well or very badly.

That's not to say Watford didn't have their chances. They had at least 3 clear-cut chances when the score was 0-0 or 1-0 to get themselves back in the game, if only temporarily. Djourou made a superb block to stop one, he was the pick of the back four for me yesterday, but I do worry that there are a few too many lapses in concentration at the back. Still, we're not being punished yet, and I think they will lessen.

Going forward, we were sensational. Rosicky and Fabregas were full of running and ingenuity, while Walcott's presence on the left showed just how far we can improve when we have a genuine threat down that side instead of Freddie. Theo had an excellent debut, even if I did notice that some of the team were a little reticent to give him the ball. He was muscled off the ball once or twice, but he also sent Fabregas through with a sublime pass, cut past about three defenders and narrowly blazed over, and generally used his pace and confidence to make a nuisance of himself. His first goal surely can't be far away. What's more, Theo, in stark contrast to most English top-level players, seems a grounded, humble individual. I hope this stays with him, because it will improve his play.

Adebayor was excellent up front, winning the ball and holding up the play to produce space and opportunities for others. This allowed Henry to basically have an almost free reign up front. Thierry was just too much for the Watford defence to live with, and, if not for a string of fine saves from Ben Foster, the score could have been much higher.

The second half was almost comically one sided, Watford gaining chances through lapses of in our concentration caused by our near total dominance.

Hleb did well, aside from one blind alley-esque run, after he came on, with him and Adebayor almost falling over themselves to score the third. Clichy received a rapturous reception. I like Gael, but he still has it almost all to prove this year if he wants to cement his starting first XI place. I would also say, that Hoyte looked far more comforable at right back, and he should be able to fill in adequately until Eboue or Lauren come back.

So, a good win and the first stress free game for me at the Emirates. We were comfortable, played some good football, and were well worth the victory margin.

After the game, I caught intermittent highlights of the Chel£ea Reading match in a pub. It was one of the craziest games I've seen for a while: the clock stood at 102 minutes by the time full-time was finally called. The Chel$ea players indulged in their usual shirt throwing histironics, which, I must say, is becoming a little tiring. As someone pointed out to me as well, have you ever seen John Terry show that level of commitment for England? And I don't include having a cry at the world cup. Man U also got a good win at Wigan, with Rooney playing rather well.

Indeed, MOTD have already decided that the Premiership is a two horse race between Man U and Chelsea. I'm more than happy for them to under-estimate us, because I think our first year in the Emirates will end with some form of silverware to cap ten years of Arsene in charge.