Wenger hails Gunners spirit
04 Nov 2007 - 10:58:34
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praised the strength of character in his side, after they grabbed a last-gasp equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United.
William Gallas bundled home a leveller in the final minute at the Emirates Stadium, with United having been poised to take all three points as well as top spot in the Premier League.
Wenger said: "Our character was tested twice. We were down and came back against a very good Manchester United side.
"They looked as if they could always take advantage of any mistake we made.
"They have clinical players and they did that well but they didn't create a lot. Overall it was a fair result.
"In the first half we played with the handbrake on and in the second half had more freedom, but we didn't find our flowing game completely. We had to rely on character and determination.
"We were tentative and too cautious. We played at the wrong pace and allowed United to control us quite well, sharpness-wise we were not at our best, but character-wise we have shown plenty again.
"There is something special in this side which you don't see at first because it attracts you more with technical ability.
"There is some resilience and character which is well hidden."
