Wenger team talk inspired Arsenal to victory

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to shed light on the rousing half-time team talk credited with inspiring Arsenal to victory against Liverpool at Anfield. The Gunners came back from a goal down to beat Rafa Benitez's men 2-1, and looked a different team in the second period. - Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal: As it happened - Premier League results "I never speak about what I say at half-time," Wenger said. "You respond to what you believe your team needs. I try to be composed. I was quite composed. But it is good that, after 13 years as manager, I can still surprise the players like that." Wenger was impressed by Liverpool in the first period, and felt Arsenal were fortunate to go into the break just 1-0 down. "I will only say that Liverpool dominated the first half and Arsenal dominated the second period," he said. "Liverpool played at a pace above us and won all the 50-50s in the first period, and at half-time a score of just 1-0 down was good for us." - Football.co.uk staff

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