If the game reflects the result then okay, but when you drop points when you have come out of a game and think you have not done the maximum to produce you can not be happy.
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Since losing to Chelsea in September, the North London side have won five and drawn one of their six league matches but missed the chance to go top a fortnight ago when they were held 1-1 by impressive rivals Tottenham at the Emirates.
The loss at the Hawthorns also saw midfield duo Francis Coquelin and Mikel Arteta sustaining injuries, with the former now reportedly set for a 3 month recovery period. “We had chances and a lot of opportunities and we were unlucky as we scored an own goal”.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis, whose side drew level through James Morrison before Arteta’s own goal, acknowledged that his players had gained victory despite not being at their best.
Wenger has been impressed by the Baggies, who have lost four of their last six Premier League games, including 2-0 at Manchester United prior to the worldwide break.
Sanchez flung himself to the floor under Brunt’s touch, but Pulis said: “It wasn’t a soft as some of the penalties given against us this year”.
Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal the lead in the 28th minute, but the hosts quickly levelled the scoring via James Morrison.
When Santi Cazorla slipped and spooned a late penalty over the bar he finally conceded defeat.
“I believe West Brom did fight with 100 per cent commitment as well and you have to give them credit for that”, he added.
“I am anxious because before he went away with Chile he was a bit jaded, but if I ask him ‘are you tired?’ you can guess the answer”, stated Wenger.
“I hope that’s all, he will be very important for us, everybody can see he’s in really good shape in this moment”.
Arsenal are still not aware as to the extent of Coquelin’s injury, but have confirmed that Arteta is suffering from a calf problem.
“It is severe disappointment, we want to bounce back”, he said. Our best players today, like Alexis, he flew back Thursday night and was not exhausted at all.
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“I don’t know how serious that is but we will know certainly tomorrow, for Coquelin”. How much did it affect them?
