Wenger: We've learned the hard way

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
13 Dec	7:45 PM	P	Wigan Athletic (A)	1	0	Win

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger was pleased with his side's determination against a strong and fresh Wigan side.

The Gunners scored a late goal to take all three points from the JJB Stadium but there were moments in the game when Wigan dominated and could have taken the lead on a couple of occassions.

But Wenger says that after suffering uncharacteristic losses, his young guns are learning the hard way and coming away with a win from a difficult midweek away fixture proves that.

Wenger said: "That's the kind of game a year ago we would have lost 1-0, but tonight we managed to win it 1-0.

"We know a little bit better how to cope with the kind of game Wigan gave us because it was physical.

"Overall I feel they are learning quickly.

"They showed great spirit, great resilience and that is why we've got the result tonight.

"The team is improving every week. We have played better combining football previously, but I like it when my team can win a game like that.

"I have been trying to instil that into the players because last season we lost many games like this one.

"This season we lost at Manchester City, yet this was a much more difficult game for us than that one.

"But West Ham, they had one shot on goal and we lost 1-0. I think we have learned not to make mistakes."

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