Victory boost for Wenger
18 Sep 2006 - 07:58:11
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was delighted with his side's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
The Gunners were in danger of being ruled out of the title race had they lost to the Red Devils, but Emmanuel Adebayor's strike four minutes from time kept Wenger's side alive.
He said after the win: "I can keep telling the players they are great, but if the words are not backed up by points, it is bound to have a subconscious effect on the players.
"People have been writing us off, to the extent that some of them have even had us playing in Division One next season.
"I believe they have been very quick to draw their conclusions, but equally I am not stupid enough to think nothing can happen to us.
"I have seen very good teams suddenly look average when doubt creeps in.
"Given those circumstances and the authority with which we played, this has to be my best win over United at Old Trafford and one that sends out the right signals to everyone."