Welbeck bags hat-trick as Wenger celebrate anniversary with a win

 
Danny Welbeck gave Arsene Wenger the perfect anniversary gift as the Arsenal striker’s hat-trick inspired a crucial 4-1 win against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Wenger celebrated the 18th anniversary of his arrival at Arsenal on Wednesday, but the Gunners’ boss demurred this week when offered the chance to reflect on his numerous moments of triumph in north London.

Arsenal had been spluttering through a dispiriting run of one win from their last six matches in all competitions — including a lacklustre 2-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund that marked their first loss in the opening game of the Champions League group stages since 2003.

The £16 million man sped past a shoddy Turkish defence to prod home three clever goals as the Gunners got their group-stage campaign off and running. I hope Welbeck will be able to keep up this form.