Wenger happy with Arsenal recovery

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
07 Apr	7:45 PM	CL	Villareal (A)	1	1	Draw

Manager Arsène Wenger was happy with the result that saw his side gain the upper hand in the quarter-final tie against Villareal in the Champions League.

In a difficult first half, the Gunners went behind to an early strike and had both Manuel Almunia and William Gallas replaced through injury.

But Wenger's young side took control of the game in the second half and scored that vital away goal to level the scores, before having more chances to bury the tie completely.

Wenger said: "Villarreal started stronger and put us in a difficult position, but it was a great response.

"We took over in the second half and it puts us in a great position. We want to qualify at home and repeat the performance from the second half.

"I am confident because of the quality we have shown added to the mental strength and desire we have shown.

"This team has shown the whole season they are mentally very strong and when they have backs to the wall, these young players always find an answer.

"I believe we have created momentum. We are a very young team, but are able to focus.

"We have shown with the consistency we have in the Premier League that we are able to concentrate every three days and at that age, that is a big quality."

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sachin

Posted on 8 Apr, 2009 at 02:00 PM - Reply

Fabregas and ade just came back and provided two wonderful performances. i wish ppl like rosicky 2 return soon as we r short on wing....i don't like eboue and inelligible arshavin is a big problem for us

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