Wenger disappointed at cheap goals

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
18 Apr	5:15 PM	FA	Chelsea (N)	1	2	Lost

Manager Arsène Wenger says he's disappointed at the 'cheap goals' given away by his team during the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

The Gunners lost 2-1 after taking the lead through a deflected Theo Walcott shot.

Wenger said: "The disappointment of the day is that we gave two cheap goals away, and in a game of that level it has a bad outcome, especially with seven minutes to go.

"It was a big blow. The two teams looked jaded physically, maybe us a bit more than them.

"We missed a few opportunities on crosses in the second half, and were unlucky in the last minute.

"They had one or two chances, but it looked like it would go to extra time, until we gave a goal away that you should not at this level.

"I feel in midfield it was more physical today and we didn't have our usual fluency.

"They made it physical and the pitch slowed it down. Cesc tried very hard but overall it was a scrappy game.

"Drogba is also a winner, and he scores in big games. I feel we made it a little easier for him, but he never stops, he is always focused.

Look at the amount of goals he scores in big games, you can only say he is a great player.

"He dives sometimes a little bit too much but he is a winner."

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John Ngahu

Posted on 20 Apr, 2009 at 07:21 AM - Reply

Despite giving cheap goals, I think Ade was a load to the team. He's poor commitment to the task at hand was evident from the start. I think Wenger should start making tough decisions early and substitute a player who's having a bad day. Eduardo? why was he a fan on this big day?

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