Arsenal 4-1 Reading

     As first start for Nigel Adkins ended in a defeat, Arsenal maintained their push for the top four with a 4-1 thrashing over Reading.

     A deadly finish from Gervinho opened the scoring for Arsenal and soon Santi Cazorla finished for the second of the game. French striker Olivier Giroud drilled in a third for the Gunners before Hal Robson-Kanu headed in to reduce the deficit. Midfielder Mikel Arteta tucked in a penalty to secure the win.