Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the team’s spirit and determination after the 7-3 win over Newcastle United in a frantic and thrilling game at the Emirates this past Saturday.
The Gunners emerged as victors after a frantic and entertaining second half at the Emirates which saw a total of 8 goals scored. Arsenal took the lead thrice and lost it thrice as Newcastle kept on finding their way back into the game.
However, in the end the hosts extended their lead and comfortably cruised past the Magpies, scoring 7 goals in the process. Though there will be questions asked of Arsenal’s defence after they surrendered the lead on three occasions, their attacking display
was flawless as they ran rampant against a Newcastle side that has now suffered two successive defeats in the Premier League.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Oxlade-Chamberlain then scored the 3rd goal of the game as the second half started before
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sylvain-Marveaux-c34432 levelled the scores again.
Walcott scored his second goal, but Newcastle came back as Ba scored his second of the night. After that, it was all Arsenal as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukas-Podolski-c22896, Olivier Giroud and Walcott scored 3 more goals to round up the three points and completely dismantle Newcastle.
Arsene Wenger was delighted by his team’s spirit and determination to see off the game. Speaking to the club’s official website, he said:
“That’s the biggest thing. We couldn’t see any sign of giving up, even at 3-3. It’s not easy, mentally. You’re 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 and you come back again – that’s not easy. A win is the most important thing. You cannot win every game 7-3. It was
a completely game different game against Newcastle as compared to the 0-1 win over Wigan Athletic.”
Having seen his side involved in a multitude of high-scoring games this season, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 have scored recent game against Newcastle is the latest in a series of entertaining and enthralling encounters.
Wenger hailed the technical quality of his team, and hailed their attacking prowess. Going in to the New Year, Arsenal will be confident and morale will be at an all time high.
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