Yakubu Scores Twice Beat Arsenal 4-3 Blackburn

Blackburn, England (AP)-Ayegbeni Yakubu scored twice in his debut as Blackburn came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-3 on Saturday two and claim their first win of the season in the Premier League.

The match was preceded by a demonstration of several hundred Blackburn fans, but Yakubu gave manager Steve Kean double break.

"This shows the type of character that all the questions," said Kean. "I think the one percent of people showed, and we hope to turn around, because the rest of the people, 99 percent who were behind us for a minute, saw a fantastic performance, and what we are all up. "

Arsenal troubled start to the season despite the depth of Gervinho goals in the 10th minute and Mikel Arteta in the 34th Arsene Wenger's team to provide the lead twice in the first half.

Yakubu equalized in the 25th and an own goal from Alexander song just after the break Blackburn drew level again as defense Arsenal delicate crumpled in the pouring rain at Ewood Park.

"It's terrible, is not good enough," said Wenger. "Of course we are very frustrated, the team spirit is very clever, but if you look at the number of goals that have recognized that it is not good enough"

Yakubu added a third after 59 and Laurent Koscielny has become Arsenal's second own goal after Martin Olsson broke on the right side on 69 minutes.

"We had to press, we had to fight and play against the attack and I think our second half performance shows what we have in this locker room, which is the team 100 percent," said Kean. "The guys are working very hard for them and I am very happy."

Yoann Gourcuff is 4-3 in the 85th, but Blackburn has stood with Paul Robinson saved a late effort from Robin Van Persie and headers off target in injury time to time, Per Mertesacker and Chamakh.

Kean spoke of his team's flexibility Arsenal pushed back into play.

"We gave half of it. We were unlucky in the last two games does not get more points, but we have a brand," he said.

Arsenal Gervinho had available again after suspension and internal Ivory Coast forward has provided most of the threats shortly after his opening goal with a powerful shot from a tight angle forced a save from goalkeeper Paul Robinson Blackburn in the 23rd.

"You can not come here and admit four goals the way we did today," said Wenger. "On the other hand, I think the group will take, but it is important that we get quick results."

Gervinho has wasted the chance to put Arsenal two ahead just before half time when he chose to shoot instead of going to Captain Robin Van Persie, who was unmarked in front of goal.

Defense is the worst of the Arsenal in the Premier League with 14 goals in five games, now broken every time they attacked Blackburn and Wenger's position is subject to greater scrutiny.

"Speculation is part of modern life, what you can do about it?" Said Wenger. "My future is focused on what I do well and how to give my best for the club. I have no influence over speculation."

Opening Yakubu was the first time after a poor finish tracking new signing Andre Santos, a play on the Nigerian striker offside.

Arteta side of the foot at the top of the net to restore Arsenal lead, but all the pieces were a constant problem for the rear of Arsenal and Blackburn leveled again when the coup Rochina floating freely from the edge of the box, dribbled song network in the 50th.

It was more of the same short time later, when Hoilett corner found its way to make Steven at the back post and replied Nzonzi front of goal was deflected by Yakubu to give Blackburn the lead.

The worst was yet to come to the defense of Martin Olsson leapt Arsenal in silver the past Johan Djourou and the song was cut before Koscielny.

Marouane Chamakh pulled a goal back with five minutes of normal time to play, but it was too late to rescue a point for Arsenal.

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