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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nEpl: (Arsenal – Manchester united)<\/p>\n
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Arsene Wenger<\/a> insists that Manchester United<\/a> remain the Premier League favourites despite their lead at the top being reduced to three points at Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\nChelsea are only three points behind United and visit Old Trafford next weekend for what promises to be a mouthwatering title showdown.<\/p>\n
But Wenger, who says his team will not give up their own title challenge while it is mathematically possible, believes that home advantage could prove crucial to the league leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best position remains Man United and the second best is Chelsea,\u201d Wenger told reporters following his team\u2019s 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. \u201cI still make United favourites. When you play at home for the title there is an advantage. But if we want to have a small chance it is in our interest that Chelsea wins. It is still mathematically possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they United win the title, they have won it at Old Trafford. They get the points at Old Trafford. If you compare the away records of United and Arsenal they are incomparable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger was delighted that his team put their crushing three-game spell without a win behind them to defeat the league leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cUntil we scored the goal I feel we controlled completely the game,\u201d said the Arsenal manager.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen, because we had not won a lot recently, we tried more to protect out advantage. We showed discipline, fighting spirit and our usual passing game.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall when you look back at the best games played this season you would have found Arsenal in many of the games in the Champions League and the championship. The team maybe still lacks maturity under pressure. The team has had to deal with lots of pressure and I feel that has had a subconscious effect on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger was encouraged by the performance of goalscorer Aaron Ramsey, who replaced the injured Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cI\u2019m very happy for him. When you think that his incident injury happened 14 months ago he looks now just to be back to his best.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook at the age of the team today. It is a big encouragement for the club and team. We had a very young midfield and were still very positive in our display.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger remained tight-lipped on his summer transfer market policy but insisted that critics cannot have it both ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to be careful what I say because it can be taken both ways. We will add what is needed to be added. I feel it is very important for the club that we keep faith with what we do. The players grow when they get the chance.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlayers like Wojciech Szczesny, compared to two months ago, has grown. Look at Jack Wilshere. You can only improve at some stage if you are allowed to grow. People want both ways \u2013 they want to win and produce fantastic players.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arsenal were unfortunate not to win a first-half penalty after Nemanja Vidic clearly handballed a Theo Walcott cross in the box but Gael Clichy could also have conceded a spot-kick for manhandling Michael Owen late on.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can be a penalty as well,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cIt feel it is less obvious than the Vidic one, by far. Vidic\u2019s incident was handball, yes. I think the ref didn\u2019t see it. What can you do about it? This season, we have had 17 penalties against us. The second best is 12. I feel we are due a bit of luck.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger does not expect Samir Nasri or Fabregas to be out injured for too long.<\/p>\n
\u201cSamir has a hamstring injury. Cesc has a kick on his thigh. We will know on Tuesday if he can practice again. He has a chance to play on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Arsene Wenger insists that Manchester United remain
the Premier League favourites despite their lead at the top being reduced to
three points at Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\nChelsea are only three points behind United and
visit Old Trafford next weekend for what promises to be a mouthwatering title showdown.<\/p>\n
But Wenger, who says his team will not give up their
own title challenge while it is mathematically possible, believes that home
advantage could prove crucial to the league leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best position remains Man United and the 2nd
best is Chelsea,\u201d Wenger told reporters following his team\u2019s 1-0 victory on
Sunday afternoon. \u201cI still make United favourites. When you play at home for
the title there is an advantage. But if we want to have a small chance it is in
our interest that Chelsea wins. It is still mathematically possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they (United) win the title, they have won it at
Old Trafford. They get the points at Old Trafford. If you compare the away
records of United and Arsenal they are incomparable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger was delighted that his team put their
crushing three-game spell without a win behind them to defeat the league
leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cUntil we scored the goal I feel we controlled completely
the game,\u201d said the Arsenal manager. \u201cThen, because we had not won a lot
recently, we tried more to protect out advantage. We showed discipline,
fighting spirit and our usual passing game.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall when you look back at the best games played
this season you would have found Arsenal in many of the games in the Champions
League and the championship. The team maybe still lacks maturity under pressure.
The team has had to deal with lots of pressure and I feel that has had a subconscious
effect on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger was encouraged by the performance of
goalscorer Aaron Ramsey, who replaced the injured Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cI\u2019m very happy for him. When you think
that his incident (injury) happened 14 months ago he looks now just to be back
to his best.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook at the age of the team today. It is a big encouragement
for the club and team. We had a very young midfield and were still very positive
in our display.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger remained tight-lipped on his summer transfer
market policy but insisted that critics cannot have it both ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to be careful what I say because it can be
taken both ways. We will add what is needed to be added. I feel it is very
important for the club that we keep faith with what we do. The players grow
when they get the chance.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlayers like Wojciech Szczesny, compared to two
months ago, has grown. Look at Jack Wilshere. You can only improve at some stage
if you are allowed to grow. People want both ways \u2013 they want to win and produce
fantastic players.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arsenal were unfortunate not to win a first-half
penalty after Nemanja Vidic clearly handballed a Theo Walcott cross in the box
but Gael Clichy could also have conceded a spot-kick for manhandling Michael
Owen late on.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can be a penalty as well,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cIt feel
it is less obvious than the Vidic one, by far. Vidic\u2019s incident was handball,
yes. I think the ref didn\u2019t see it. What can you do about it? This season, we
have had 17 penalties against us. The second best is 12. I feel we are due a
bit of luck.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger does not expect Samir Nasri or Fabregas to be
out injured for too long.<\/p>\n
\u201cSamir has a hamstring injury. Cesc has a kick on his
thigh. We will know on Tuesday if he can practice again. He has a chance to
play on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nEpl: (Arsenal – Manchester united)<\/p>\n
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Arsene Wenger<\/a> insists that Manchester United<\/a> remain the Premier League favourites despite their lead at the top being reduced to three points at Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n Chelsea are only three points behind United and visit Old Trafford next weekend for what promises to be a mouthwatering title showdown.<\/p>\n But Wenger, who says his team will not give up their own title challenge while it is mathematically possible, believes that home advantage could prove crucial to the league leaders.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best position remains Man United and the second best is Chelsea,\u201d Wenger told reporters following his team\u2019s 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. \u201cI still make United favourites. When you play at home for the title there is an advantage. But if we want to have a small chance it is in our interest that Chelsea wins. It is still mathematically possible.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they United win the title, they have won it at Old Trafford. They get the points at Old Trafford. If you compare the away records of United and Arsenal they are incomparable.\u201d<\/p>\n Wenger was delighted that his team put their crushing three-game spell without a win behind them to defeat the league leaders.<\/p>\n \u201cUntil we scored the goal I feel we controlled completely the game,\u201d said the Arsenal manager.<\/p>\n \u201cThen, because we had not won a lot recently, we tried more to protect out advantage. We showed discipline, fighting spirit and our usual passing game.<\/p>\n \u201cOverall when you look back at the best games played this season you would have found Arsenal in many of the games in the Champions League and the championship. The team maybe still lacks maturity under pressure. The team has had to deal with lots of pressure and I feel that has had a subconscious effect on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n Wenger was encouraged by the performance of goalscorer Aaron Ramsey, who replaced the injured Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cI\u2019m very happy for him. When you think that his incident injury happened 14 months ago he looks now just to be back to his best.<\/p>\n \u201cLook at the age of the team today. It is a big encouragement for the club and team. We had a very young midfield and were still very positive in our display.\u201d<\/p>\n Wenger remained tight-lipped on his summer transfer market policy but insisted that critics cannot have it both ways.<\/p>\n \u201cI have to be careful what I say because it can be taken both ways. We will add what is needed to be added. I feel it is very important for the club that we keep faith with what we do. The players grow when they get the chance.<\/p>\n \u201cPlayers like Wojciech Szczesny, compared to two months ago, has grown. Look at Jack Wilshere. You can only improve at some stage if you are allowed to grow. People want both ways \u2013 they want to win and produce fantastic players.\u201d<\/p>\n Arsenal were unfortunate not to win a first-half penalty after Nemanja Vidic clearly handballed a Theo Walcott cross in the box but Gael Clichy could also have conceded a spot-kick for manhandling Michael Owen late on.<\/p>\n \u201cIt can be a penalty as well,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cIt feel it is less obvious than the Vidic one, by far. Vidic\u2019s incident was handball, yes. I think the ref didn\u2019t see it. What can you do about it? This season, we have had 17 penalties against us. The second best is 12. I feel we are due a bit of luck.\u201d<\/p>\n Wenger does not expect Samir Nasri or Fabregas to be out injured for too long.<\/p>\n \u201cSamir has a hamstring injury. Cesc has a kick on his thigh. We will know on Tuesday if he can practice again. He has a chance to play on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Chelsea are only three points behind United and But Wenger, who says his team will not give up their \u201cThe best position remains Man United and the 2nd \u201cIf they (United) win the title, they have won it at Wenger was delighted that his team put their \u201cUntil we scored the goal I feel we controlled completely \u201cOverall when you look back at the best games played Wenger was encouraged by the performance of He said: \u201cI\u2019m very happy for him. When you think \u201cLook at the age of the team today. It is a big encouragement Wenger remained tight-lipped on his summer transfer \u201cI have to be careful what I say because it can be \u201cPlayers like Wojciech Szczesny, compared to two Arsenal were unfortunate not to win a first-half \u201cIt can be a penalty as well,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cIt feel Wenger does not expect Samir Nasri or Fabregas to be \u201cSamir has a hamstring injury. Cesc has a kick on his <\/span><\/div>\n
the Premier League favourites despite their lead at the top being reduced to
three points at Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n
visit Old Trafford next weekend for what promises to be a mouthwatering title showdown.<\/p>\n
own title challenge while it is mathematically possible, believes that home
advantage could prove crucial to the league leaders.<\/p>\n
best is Chelsea,\u201d Wenger told reporters following his team\u2019s 1-0 victory on
Sunday afternoon. \u201cI still make United favourites. When you play at home for
the title there is an advantage. But if we want to have a small chance it is in
our interest that Chelsea wins. It is still mathematically possible.<\/p>\n
Old Trafford. They get the points at Old Trafford. If you compare the away
records of United and Arsenal they are incomparable.\u201d<\/p>\n
crushing three-game spell without a win behind them to defeat the league
leaders.<\/p>\n
the game,\u201d said the Arsenal manager. \u201cThen, because we had not won a lot
recently, we tried more to protect out advantage. We showed discipline,
fighting spirit and our usual passing game.<\/p>\n
this season you would have found Arsenal in many of the games in the Champions
League and the championship. The team maybe still lacks maturity under pressure.
The team has had to deal with lots of pressure and I feel that has had a subconscious
effect on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
goalscorer Aaron Ramsey, who replaced the injured Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n
that his incident (injury) happened 14 months ago he looks now just to be back
to his best.<\/p>\n
for the club and team. We had a very young midfield and were still very positive
in our display.\u201d<\/p>\n
market policy but insisted that critics cannot have it both ways.<\/p>\n
taken both ways. We will add what is needed to be added. I feel it is very
important for the club that we keep faith with what we do. The players grow
when they get the chance.<\/p>\n
months ago, has grown. Look at Jack Wilshere. You can only improve at some stage
if you are allowed to grow. People want both ways \u2013 they want to win and produce
fantastic players.\u201d<\/p>\n
penalty after Nemanja Vidic clearly handballed a Theo Walcott cross in the box
but Gael Clichy could also have conceded a spot-kick for manhandling Michael
Owen late on.<\/p>\n
it is less obvious than the Vidic one, by far. Vidic\u2019s incident was handball,
yes. I think the ref didn\u2019t see it. What can you do about it? This season, we
have had 17 penalties against us. The second best is 12. I feel we are due a
bit of luck.\u201d<\/p>\n
out injured for too long.<\/p>\n
thigh. We will know on Tuesday if he can practice again. He has a chance to
play on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n
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