Wenger on why he rested Arsenal duo

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
29 Dec	5:15 PM	P	Everton (A)	4	1	Win

Manager Arsène Wenger explained his decision to rest striker Emmanuel Adebayor and midfielder Tomas Rosicky during the 4-1 win away at Everton.

The Gunners were 1-0 down at half time but battled back to take all three points back to North London.

Wenger said: "It was a slight gamble because they are two important players.

"They gave a lot at Portsmouth on Boxing Day and needed a breather.

"We were too nervous and they didn't play enough.

"Everton made a battle of it and won most of the duels."

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didot

Posted on 31 Dec, 2007 at 09:09 AM - Reply

Only one word describes Eduardo's finishes:CLASSY
after such an indifferent start to life in the premiership,i am sure defenders that saw how he made light work of the Tofees defence would have a rethink now and realize there is a new assassin in the Gunner's Camp. Name:EDUARDO DA SILVA !

Femi

Posted on 30 Dec, 2007 at 08:14 PM - Reply

One of your best tactical moves so far. Eduardo makes goalscoring soooooooooooo SWEET. Put in two without a fuss and much noise. Was on the way to the third! He's a great finisher (if he's made one).

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