Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin insists win over Braga was nothing special

16 September 2010 10:13
Andrey Arshavin has insisted Arsenal's performance was nothing special, despite thumping Braga 6-0 in the Champions League.[LNB]Arshavin scored one of Arsenal's goals in their victory, before being substituted after an hour of the match.[LNB] From Russia with love: Andrey Arshavin in action against Braga[LNB]He refused to get carried away however, saying: 'I wouldn't say we played a fantastic match. We've shown what we can do and that we know how to play football.[LNB]'Generally, at home we always play a good match. The main thing is that we won and lead the standings.[LNB]'We were able to score early and after this the game opened up and we were on a roll. But the return game will be much more difficult. They have some quality players and in some moves you could see they have high skill.[LNB]'This time it didn't happen for Braga, that happens to everyone. But it's only the first game.'[LNB]Meanwhile Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has heaped praise on skipper Cesc Fabregas after the midfielder's brilliant performance.[LNB]Almunia said: 'In every game his commitment is great. He loves Arsenal and in every game he will give 100 per cent and he showed how good he is, and he will show everyone what a wonderful player he is.'[LNB] This Cesc is on fire! Fabregas is in a new dimension, says Wenger Fuming Arsenal boss Wenger wants video evidence to punish bad tacklesARSENAL FC

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