Wenger: My defence was tired

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
21 Apr	8:00 PM	P	Liverpool (A)	4	4	Draw

Manager Arsène Wenger has revealed that his defence was feeling the effects of having played twice in the space of five days, having conceded four goals to Liverpool in midweek.

The Frenchman was not happy with his side's defending but admitted that they have been feeling a little jaded.

Wenger said: "I am not happy with our defending but I believe that our defence has played many games and they were a bit jaded physically.

"We cannot change many players, especially at the back. Offensively we have a bit more choice but at the back we haven't got too much choice.

"Of course [resting players against Middlesbrough] is in our thoughts but the best way to prepare for the Champions League is to win games in the Premier League."

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billp79

Posted on 23 Apr, 2009 at 11:24 PM - Reply

sell nicky and silvestri, (possibly nasri if he keeps getting pushed off the ball) and get your self a couple of experienced 23 year old central defneders

Israel

Posted on 23 Apr, 2009 at 01:45 PM - Reply

As a fan of these great club i would like encourage my players irrespective of loosing any match.They can do better.Addition,i want asernal for the ueaf cup.my club and chelsea has not tasted it.my pray is asernal should win the cup before the blues.Therefore it remains a great challange to us.UP GUNNERS.

Danish Gooner

Posted on 23 Apr, 2009 at 12:15 PM - Reply

That must be the biggest rubbish ever spoken by a manager,if they are tired they shouldnt be playing then he should have prooted someone else.Did Big Tone and Keown complain over tiredness...........absolutely scandalous

James

Posted on 23 Apr, 2009 at 12:13 PM - Reply

More stupid excuses, give it a rest and just buy some real defenders in the summer.

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