Top Gunners full of beans - Wenger

23 August 2009 09:06
Abou Diaby set the Gunners on their way to a convincing home victory on Saturday with a first-half brace. Younes Kaboul pulled one back before the break - but a fluke from William Gallas and substitute Aaron Ramsey ensured a comfortable finish as Arsenal made it three wins from three. Celtic come to the Emirates on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier, before the next Premier League fixture away at Manchester United. "We have had a brilliant start. It should create confidence and momentum," said Wenger. "We now go into another week which will be another test against Celtic and then Manchester United. "It looks to be exciting and interesting." French midfielder Diaby marked his 100th game for the Gunners with an impressive display. "When he decides to play more defensively, he is exactly like [Patrick] Vieira," said Wenger. "He has quick transition from box to box. "When we are on the counter-attack, he is fantastic." Wenger added: "This could be his season. "He has all you dream to have to play in the Premier League." The Gunners boss hopes the Emirates Stadium faithful are finally warming to his young side. "We want to make this place very special, and there is still some more work to do," he said. "However, you also have to accept the team have to get the people off their seats, not the other way around. "Last year maybe we did not give enough belief to our fans, and maybe the belief of our fans had been affected by the negative publicity we got." Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas was replaced at half-time by Ramsey. Wenger revealed the Spain midfielder could be out for a fortnight if his hamstring problem proves serious. "If it is a little pull, he will be out for three weeks, if it is just tightness, maybe he can get away for Wednesday," said Wenger. "In 48 hours, we will have a better view." Pompey boss Paul Hart was left to reflect on a "cruel" turn of events which cost his side a chance to get back to the match when, with the score at 2-1, last-man Gallas was adjudged not to have fouled John Utaka as the pair clashed on the edge of the penalty area. "We got a foothold back in the game, and then there was an amazing decision when we are clean through to pop in an equaliser," said Hart. "I do not like to see people sent off, but that was a sending off offence. "Gallas was the last man, and should have gone. They are the rules. "Then, Gallas scored the third goal, and that was very cruel." Gunners boss Wenger said of the decision: "It did not look to me as clear as that, but of course you fear the decision. "In that kind of situation, you never really know who made the first pull. You need a slow motion replay." Hart maintains everyone at the club must stay positive, despite the continued off-field uncertainty. "We can dwell on bad things, bemoan our luck, or you can dust yourself down and get on with it," said Hart, whose side have lost all three games. "There is no point moping around and feeling sorry. "You can get on with it or walk away. "I work for a good football club, with good people, but one which is just having a bad time. "There has been no problem from the application in the players. "While we have this kind of spirit, we can make progress." Portsmouth's ownership is expected to finally be resolved next week, amid concerns over Sulaiman Al Fahim's proposed takeover. It has emerged a new consortium led by executive chairman Peter Storrie is bidding to buy the club. "Until all that takes place, I am working on the basis I have been for a few months - which is not a lot," said Hart. "It has gone on far too long. "I was hoping the needed investment was going to take place, but it does not seem to have worked out. "It has been a long time doing nothing." England keeper David James was withdrawn for the closing stages, but Hart hopes his knee problem will not prove too serious.

Source: Team_Talk