Source: PA
Wenger hails Gunners' patience
Arsene Wenger breathed a huge sigh of relief after watching Arsenal snatch a 1-0 victory over Barclays Premier League strugglers West Ham.
Alex Song's late header denied the struggling Hammers a deserved point at the Emirates Stadium after Robert Green, in front of watching England assistant boss Franco Baldini, had pulled off a string of fine saves to keep the Gunners at bay.
As well as being denied by Green, Arsenal also hit the crossbar through Samir Nasri's long-range free-kick and an effort from substitute Theo Walcott hit the post.
However, with just two minutes left, Song dived to head home Gael Clichy's cross as Arsene Wenger's improving side kept the pressure up on leaders Chelsea.
"When you win with two minutes to go, it is always a relief," Wenger said. "We needed to be patient, intelligent and not to make a mistake at the back against a team who had a strong spirit and were well organised.
"We did not do anything stupid, kept trying to be intelligent and that got us the goal."
