Arsenal celebrate Wiltord's strike that gives them a narrow early lead and stuns their Dutch visitors

Despite the Gunners' one-goal advantage, the match is very evenly fought in the early stages

Nigel de Jong silences the Highbury faithful as his 16th-minute goal brings Ajax back on level terms

Arsenal fail to capitalise in the second half as Gilberto despairs of another chance going begging

Arsenal leave the pitch in low spirits at full-time knowing next week's trip to Amsterdam is now even more crucial