Source: Team_Talk
Wenger not worried by defence
The Gunners head to Molineux on the back of some fine form, looking to extend an unbeaten run of 12 matches in all competitions.[LNB]However, while Arsenal may be the leading scorers in the top flight with 32 goals from the opening 10 matches, they have also conceded 13 - more than any other of the top four.[LNB]Wenger, though, does not feel overly concerned.[LNB]"We can score goals and open teams up, which is a good basis to have confidence," he told Arsenal TV Online.[LNB]"It also makes you keen to work on the defensive side of your game.[LNB]"That is a concern, but I do not think it is a problem.[LNB]"When you analyse the numbers a bit deeper, we conceded goals in high-scoring games where our attention eased off a bit.[LNB]"Also, we have had something like only 36 shots against us, which means defensively we are quite sure.[LNB]"I am happy with our team work defensively and confident our defensive record will improve."[LNB]Despite leaking the odd goal or two, Arsenal's new central defensive partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and veteran William Gallas has impressed.[LNB]Belgian international Vermaelen, a £10million summer signing from Ajax, has slotted straight into the heart of a backline, which has seen Kolo Toure sold to Manchester City.[LNB]With Johan Djourou unavailable until spring as he recovers from knee surgery, Philippe Senderos and Mikael Silvestre provide the back-up for what is set to be a hectic return to action following the international break.[LNB]Wenger, though, insisted: "At the moment, I am not tempted to rotate [my centre backs].[LNB]"I do not like to rotate too much in central defence because we are in a position where they have a good understanding and every point is vital so it is not worth to take a gamble if I am not forced to do it."[LNB]Wenger added: "Senderos is coming back into a good condition, Silvestre is working very hard and looking very good in training, so we are covered, but of course, you want to keep everybody in match fitness."[LNB]Vermaelen paid tribute to the way his defensive team-mates helped him settle quickly at Emirates Stadium.[LNB]"William is playing very well this year and it makes it easier for me to play in this team," said the Belgian.[LNB]"It is important to have these good players because it makes it easier to fit in."[LNB]Arsenal would keep up the pressure on leaders Chelsea and Manchester United, who clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with what would be a sixth win from seven league games.[LNB]Vermaelen added: "Everybody has to realise that if it is going well, you have to keep focused.[LNB]"It is very important to do that in every game and then you can win all the time.[LNB]"It is the most difficult thing in football, to be consistent."[LNB][LNB] Wolves v Arsenal Clean Sheet: Arsenal Evens
