Here are some of Arsene Wenger’s comments after yesterday’s 3-2 win at West Brom, a result that guaranteed Arsenal Champions League football next season.
on sealing third place…
I think if you look at the season as a whole, we lost only two of the last 16 games and created a fantastic run. In the end we finished with 70 points, which is respectable, and we qualify for the Champions League for the 15th consecutive year. Of course we are very proud of that, especially this season having started where we started. We had problems getting over the line and you could see that again today. Read more... (802 words, estimated 3:12 mins reading time)
Here are some of Arsene Wenger’s comments after today’s 3-3 draw at home with Norwich:
on dropping two points…
It is more than frustrating because we were very poor in the first half, not switched on. The quality of our first half was absolutely not at the level we wanted in a decisive game like that. in the second half we did very well. We created at least 10 chances but again not only did we not take our chances, but on top of that we gave them a third goal in a situation that was absolutely unbelievable. In the end we got punished for our mistakes. Read more... (390 words, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)
This season is turning into a nightmare for Arsenal fans after today’s 3-3 draw at home against Norwich.
Arsenal’s fans worst fears are that Spurs finishes above the Gunners in third place and that Chelsea grab that fourth Champions League spot by beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in two weeks. And after today’s draw at home against Norwich, the first part of that scenario is likely as Arsenal are now two points clear of Tottenham and Newcastle, however, Arsenal have only one game left this season. The others have two.
Some thoughts on the game: Read more... (471 words, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)
by David on April 28, 2012
Hear are some of Arsene Wenger’s comments after today’s battling 1-1 draw at Stoke:
on the performance…
I believe that it was a game where we have shown great character, great battling qualities. It was a game of two different approaches – one very direct in the air and one who tries to play on the ground. Both teams are good at what they do and that’s why I think it was still an interesting game. We had good chances, especially in the first half. In the second half I felt our fluency dropped a bit in midfield – we still had chances though, especially a penalty that was not given. Overall we deserved at least a point and I can only give credit to my players for their battling qualities and the way they responded to what Stoke offered us – full commitment, well-organised, direct. We did not always cope with it but today I felt we did. Read more... (629 words, estimated 2:31 mins reading time)
by David on April 28, 2012
At first blush, the 1-1 draw at Stoke City today might be viewed as two points dropped, but with Newcastle United getting thumped 4-0 at Wigan, Arsenal actually solidified their hold on third place with todays result.
So Arsenal are now four points ahead of Newcastle, and the Gunners have two games left (Newcastle have 3). Even if Spurs and Chelsea both win this on Sunday they will be four and five points behind Arsenal with three games to go. Read more... (359 words, estimated 1:26 mins reading time)
by David on April 21, 2012
Arsenal are limping towards the end of the season both literally and figuratively after a 0-0 draw at home with Chelsea today. Some thoughts on the game:
This time last weekend Arsenal seemed a shoo-in to finish third in the league. But after losing to Wigan and drawing with Chelsea, Newcastle United have capitalized on Arsenal’s slip to close within three points of the Gunners with a game in hand. Suddenly finishing third is not a certainty anymore. And that is important because if Chelsea somehow go on and win the Champions League, finishing fourth does nothing for the Gunners. So the players need pick themselves up and win their remaining three games Read more... (355 words, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
by David on April 17, 2012
Here are some of Arsene Wenger’s comments after today’s disappointing defeat at home to Wigan:
on the performance…
We made it difficult for ourselves because we had quite a good start but we defended horrendously for the first and second goals. Everybody involved was included for the first and the second goals. On top of that we conceded a second goal with 10 men on the pitch.
It took us too much time to change and it was absolutely unbelievable. We conceded the first when Arteta was out and we could not put the player on because he is not ready. That penalised us for the second goal and after that we had a mountain to climb. Read more... (503 words, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)
by David on April 17, 2012
I was certain that today’s Arsenal v Wigan match was a home banker. How could it not be. It’s Wigan there playing!!
Totally forgetting that Wigan had just beaten Man United and should have beaten Chelsea (robbed by the linesman). And tonight at the Emirates we saw how well they are playing as two quick goals stunned the Gunners (and the crowd) and then they hung on to win 2-1. A great win for their survival hopes, a big blwo for Arsenal’s hopes of finishing third this season.
some quick thoughts on the game Read more... (409 words, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)
by David on April 12, 2012
Here are some of Arsene Wenger’s comments after tonight’s comfortable win over Wolves:
on the result…
We started well and then had a situation where we could control the game. Did we push on or not? After that we played a bit with the handbrake on, they played deeper and defended like mad with a great spirit until the end of the game. If they keep that spirit then they still have a chance of staying in the league. On our part we controlled the game, although they actually had a spell in the second half where they created chances. Szczesny made a good save but after that it was a comfortable win. Read more... (610 words, estimated 2:26 mins reading time)
by David on April 8, 2012
In front of a loud and passionate Emirates crowd, Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0 to end City’s title hopes and move Arsenal three points clear of Spurs for third place.
Some quick thoughts on the game Read more... (379 words, estimated 1:31 mins reading time)
- Oliver Kay from the Times tweeted this stat after the game: Since that drubbing at Old Trafford in late August, Arsenal have won as many Premier League games (19) as Manchester City and and picked up 2 fewer points. That record shows how badly Arsenal screwed up the Fabregas and Nasri transfers last summer. Get all the deals this summer done before the Euros so the team can hit the ground running next season
