The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 boss reiterated that his side was not at their best as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Norwich City at Carrow Road.
Arsene Wenger’s troop, buoyed by the return of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Wilshere-c17463, looked the likely to team to come out on top against a lackluster Norwich side away from home.
However, Grant Holt, who has been the club’s top marksman over the last few years, had other ideas and stole the show after scoring early on in the game.
The Gunners had a lot of the possession, but as per usual, they lacked cutting edge in the attacking third of the pitch and weren’t able to carve out any opportunities of note. This has become the London giants’ unfortunate hallmark in the last couple of
years, with Wenger emphasizing on beautiful football rather than the results.
While the game is always easy on the eye, the fans have been disappointed with the lack of silverware and trophies they have won in the last seven years.
The French tactician opted for a strong line-up against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 has hit them hard, with his solo performances being sorely missed at the Emirates.
Nonetheless, Wenger has admitted that his side needs to improve and that they were simply not good enough to overcome Norwich in their very own backyard.
“Norwich had a good defensive performance, were focused and committed. We had a lot of the ball, but did not create much with it, which was a disappointing performance for us. We missed what makes the success at the top level, that is complete focus and
they were sharper than us.”
"The attitude of the team has been excellent, but that was not at the level of what we have produced until now, it was the first time we were way below par. We have to come out with a difference performance in the Champions League game on Wednesday night,"
said the Frenchman whilst talking to the media.
Arsenal remain well behind in the Premier League for time being, with Wenger surely looking to improve in the next weeks.
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