Wenger: We dominated physically

Results

Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
28 Dec	3:00 PM	P	Portsmouth (A)	4	1	Win

Manager Arsène Wenger was pleased with his side's 4-1 win against Portsmouth last night, saying that we showed a physical side to our game when it was needed.

Arsenal opened the scoring through Eduardo, who's deflected free kick made it 1-0. Samir Nasri then made it 2-0 in the first half, and midfielder Aaron Ramsey made the game safe at 3-0 in the second half.

Portsmouth pulled one back with a well-worked goal, and there were a few nervous moments as they gained in confidence and tried to get back into the match, but Abou Diaby killed the game off with a brilliant header.

Wenger said: "Tonight we showed a physical response in the first half when they made it very physical. In midfield we were really up for it and dominated physically.

"I'm not surprised at what we've done since Chelsea, when we lost 3-0, I think people at that time didn't believe what I said. It's good. It shows that not only I can be wrong, but you can all be wrong, too.

"It's not enough because we have a four-point gap with Chelsea as well. I think it's completely open. What is interesting this season is that, from Chelsea to Man City or even Liverpool, everybody could still be in there.

"It will be very interesting because every weekend you will wonder who will drop points."

Arsenal are now four points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in-hand (against Bolton). The title race is really hotting up now and you feel that every game is crucial, especially as we're just approaching January.

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