Kolo Toure’s close range goal gave Arsene Wenger’s team the advantage on the 41st minute of play.
Riquelme was a threat, however the spaniards were unable to
score.
Arsenal: Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Senderos, Flamini, Hleb (Bergkamp 80), Ljungberg (Van Persie 80), Silva, Fabregas, Pires, Henry.
Subs Not Used: Almunia, Diaby, Song Billong, Walcott, Djourou.
Goals: Toure (Arsenal) 41st minute of play
Villarreal: Barbosa, Javi Venta, Quique Alvarez, Arzo, Arruabarrena, Senna, Tacchinardi, Sorin (Josico 72), Riquelme, Jose Mari (Franco 55), Forlan (Calleja 90).
Subs Not Used: Lopez Vallejo, Guayre, Hector Font, Edu Caballer.
Booked: Arzo, Riquelme, Tacchinardi, Franco, Quique Alvarez.
Att: 35,438
Ref: Konrad Plautz (Austria).