- Robin van Persie has scored nine goals in eight appearances in all competitions against Rovers.
- Paul Robinson has conceded 47 Premier League goals in his last 15 league games against Arsenal.
- The Gunners have dropped 12 points from winning positions away from home this season, more than any other team except Wigan (13).
- David Dunn has scored four goals against Arsenal, the joint-most against any opponent in the Premier League.
- Arsenal have won the last three league meetings with Blackburn by a four-goal margin.
- Arsenal have claimed just one point from their last three Premier League away games.
- Blackburn have not lost back to back home Premier League matches since Sam Allardyce took over.
