The 18-year-old, capped by Fabio Capello for England’s friendly against Hungary, continued his impressive start to the season as the Gunners swept past Champions League newcomers Braga 6-0 at Emirates Stadium with Spain World Cup winner Fabregas netting a brace. Wilshere was left on the bench by England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce for the recent European Championship qualifying win over Portugal.
Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed comfortable victories in their opening Champions League group matches. Chelsea beat MSK Zilina 4-1 in Slovakia while Arsenal thrashed Braga 6-0 at Emirates Stadium. Michael Essien fired the Barclays Premier League champions in front on 13 minutes after Yossi Benayoun put Nicolas Anelka away down the left. His pull-back fell for Essien to steer into the bottom left corner from around the penalty spot, sending the keeper the wrong way.
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