Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva was sent off for kicking out at Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage in the 13th minute.
Defender Kolo Toure headed in from a free kick by Henry in the 37th minute. In the 71st minute, Henry curled a shot from 18m into the top corner for his 10th goal of the season.
Arsenal stayed fourth with 42 points. Blackburn stayed 11th with 28.



