Jack Wilshere feels Arsenal was sloppy against West Bromwich Albion but is still alive in the title race
Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere, believes that the Gunners’ were ‘sloppy’ in the 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion but claims that they are still in the Barclays Premier League title race with Manchester United.
He said, “We were a bit sloppy, but showed great character to come back from that and have to push on now. There are nine games left and we really have to go to it. United still have to come to the Emirates, and we will have to beat them there - from now,
that is the biggest we have to look forward to”.
“Until then, we will just have to win every game. We all feel we are still their main challengers and in the dressing room, we believe we can win it. Hopefully the fans do too, because we need them behind us as well”, added Jack Wilshere.
Arsenal, who was without a number of their first team players, conceded an early goal at the Hawthorns.
Manuel Almunia, who replaced injured http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wojciech-Szczesny-c36998 in the Gunners’ goal, was completely beaten by Steven Reid, who headed the ball from inside the penalty box.
Despite keeping possession of the ball for a long time, Arsenal failed to mount any pressure on the home side.
Moreover, in the second half West Bromwich Albion double the lead over the potential title contenders.
Once again, ‘http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Odemwingie-c29794 but ended up being crashed up with his own defender, Sebastien Squillaci and provided Odemwingie a golden opportunity to
score in an open goal-which the striker did.
However, Arsenal bounced back in an empathetic fashion to keep their title hopes alive. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 equalised from inside the box in the
dying stages of the match to earn a point at Hawthorns.
The North Londoners failed to register a win over West Brom this season, as the Baggies were the first team to defeat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 at Emirates this season.
Arsenal’s title aspirations suffered a huge blow after the draw against West Bromwich Albion but http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Wilshere-c17463 feels that title race would be decided when the league leaders, Manchester United, visit Emirates.
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