Arsenal's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring their first goal of the game with team-mate Yossi Benayoun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reacts on the touchline

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger shows his frustration on the touchline

Arsenal's Robin van Persie (left) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game with team-mate Tomas Rosicky who claims the assist

Arsenal's Robin van Persie scores his sides first goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke.

Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger shows his frustration on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke.

Stoke City's Peter Crouch (centre) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game

Arsenal's Robin van Persie (left) scores their first goal of the game

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (centre) shows his frustration on the touchline

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ahead of the Barclays Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger shows his frustration on the touchline

Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger shows his frustration on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke.