Nicklas Bendtner bagged a hat-trick to help Arsenal hand Porto a severe 5-0 drubbing at Emirates Stadium; a deserved victory the saw the Gunners stroll to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. For the first time ever Arsenal succeeded in overcoming a first-leg loss and qualify for the next round in the continental competition. The Premiership titans lost 2-1 at Porto in their previous meeting, which make the aggregate result 6-2. Nicklas Bendtner broke the deadlock only after 10 minutes with a remarkable follow-up effort. The Danish marksman hit the second goal on 25 minutes after connecting with a low Andrei Arshavin cross from point-blank range. Three minutes past the hour mark, Samir Nasri hit a sensational goal after eluding three Porto defenders to go one-on-one with the keeper to slot home with aplomb. Emmanuel Eboue neatly finished off a quick counter attack after 66 minutes, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. Bendtner completed a treble of goals seconds from time upon converting a penalty kick. Arsenal's first goal
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