Win Arsenal, Wenger Praise Players

Wenger

LONDON - Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Swansea City could not be separated from the role of debutant duo, Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta, and a Andrey Arshavin. No doubt, the praise was posted on the players are.

Per Mertesacker did manage to function well at Arsenal. Although recently joined, Mertesacker successfully dispels all the attacks coming. Meanwhile Arshavin is the actor behind the Arsenal victory with a solo goal.

"Mertesacker very calm and patient. Of course, he led the line (back) very well. She needs to adapt to the pace of the game here, "Wenger said as quoted by Goal Sunday (11/09/2011).

"Arshavin had lost confidence. He has a good attitude in practice and commitment. People think he do not care, but it's not true. He was very concerned about (the team), "he added.

French coach also praised the resistance of the retainer of Swansea in the game this time. It is special for the Swansea coach Brendan Rogers, who missed present in this fight because his father abandoned the deceased.

"Today his team have been fighting for him, this is the best thing they could do for him (Brendan Rogers). But of course, it's very sad. I send condolences to his staff. Swansea makes you hard because they play fast and good in the wings and midfield. They have a good basis as a Premier League team, "he concluded.