First-half goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud proved enough for Arsenal in a contest that City dominated in terms of possession (63 per cent) and territory.
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Thus far, Louisville has been seriously tested only once – against Michigan State – a test they did well on but did not pass. A rugged, physical game with another home team again enjoying the benefit of the doubt on the physical aspects of the game.
Wenger’s side are two points behind league leaders Leicester City and will be looking to further close the gap on the leaders with a win over a struggling Saints side.
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“We have a bit more maturity in the side now, which you could see in the game when we were under pressure”.
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“We must improve because we are conceding too many goals”, Pellegrini, whose side have only kept two clean sheets in their last 12 Premier League games, said.
“But if we stay where we are until March or April, then we have the chance to win the league”.
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne in action with Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker during Barclays Premier League game at Emirates Stadium on Monday, December 21, 2015.
The loss of Sanchez has been offset by the ongoing brilliance of Mesut Ozil, who defied a chest infection to mastermind victory over title rivals City.
“We know the capacity of Manchester City”.
“His talent is exceptional and he realises he can help us in every single game”. Still, only four points back from Arsenal, the Mancunian giants will no doubt push Arsenal and Leicester all the way to the end of the season.
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been ruled out until mid-January after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. “You see his desire to win”, Wenger said.
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal won’t underestimate Southampton this weekend since they have the potential to be a strong team.
When asked about Wenger, he told the Huffington Post: “He’s a great manager, he’s a very thoughtful man, he’s a deeply intellectual man, I’ve huge time and huge respect for Arsene Wenger”.
Arsenal’s ability to change game plans for different matches has been an important factor in their consistency this season, according to Germany defender Per Mertesacker.
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But Mertesacker (below) said: “We haven’t proven anything yet and we haven’t been that consistent that we can talk about it [being champions] – that is my opinion”.
