Nzonzi

Steven Nzonzi, who gave away the penalty – and who might in future be better served playing to the whistle, as it was his own appeal for a foul that caused him to inadvertently handball – was part of a Blackburn midfield that provides the most compelling argument that Kean is assembling a team who can play their way out of trouble.

Steve Kean encouraged by eager Blackburn despite draw with Norwich 2011

Arsenal resisted any inducement to take control, stubbornly declining to cut loose even after Steven Nzonzi was sent off for an uncontrolled challenge on Laurent Koscielny in the 76th minute.

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Nzonzi and Pedersen provided the defensive shield but neither are likely to conjure images of David Batty in his scowling pomp.

Steve Kean encouraged by eager Blackburn despite draw with Norwich 2011

Teenage kicksThe young Frenchman Steven Nzonzi has impressed in midfield, while Junior Hoilett has given hints of becoming the best sporting import to these shores from Canada since Lennox Lewis.

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Blackburn's equalising goal will not make for a gripping montage on the club DVD: Morten Gamst Pedersen's long free‑kick dropped over the Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard, battling with Steven Nzonzi, then unwittingly bounced off the head of the otherwise excellent Shane Duffy and fell to Tim Cahill.

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At times in the second half there was a tangible gulf in quality in this area as Blackburn's skilful, mobile central five of Nzonzi, Junior Hoilett, Mauro Formica, Morten Gamst Pedersen and Rubén Rochina dominated.

Steve Kean encouraged by eager Blackburn despite draw with Norwich 2011

Saves from Kalinic and Nzonzi, in particular, caught the eye, while his command of the six-yard box was almost flawless.

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Yakubu set Blackburn on their way to victory with a fine turn and finish after 14 minutes and, after Steven Nzonzi doubled the advantage, the hosts went in three goals up at the break when Junior Hoilett's shot deflected in off Nedum Onuoha.

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The free kick is swung in left-footed by Marcos Alonso, Steven Nzonzi manages to make a clearance.

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Effort on goal by Steven Nzonzi from just inside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.

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