Wenger urges Gunners to fight

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BATTLE CRY ... Arsene Wenger wants more

The Gunners saw their title hopes dented today with reigning champions Manchester United beating them 3-1 at the Emirates.

Wenger offered no excuses for his side's display, preferring to focus instead on the crucial trip to Stamford Bridge.

He said: "We made massive individual errors and this is a massive disappointment for us, but we have to stick together.

"We were poor and know we can do much better than that. We are conscious that we didn't deliver the game that was expected from us.

"When you're completely off the mark it's impossible to win the game.

"We must prepare to come back stronger. It's our job not to feel sorry for ourselves.

"Chelsea is a good opportunity to show we are united and strong."

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Sir Alex Ferguson watched his Manchester United side demolish Arsenal at the Emirates and then invited Arsene Wenger to go to Stamford Bridge next Sunday and "batter" Chelsea.

United's 3-1 win against the Gunners cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to just one point.

It also saw Wayne Rooney notch his 20th league goal of the season and his 100th overall in the Premier League.

Ferguson singled out Rooney as the main difference between the teams and also insisted he was confident the striker was happy at Old Trafford.

Ferguson said: "Rooney was unbelievable. He was the key player and they couldn't handle him.

"He's very happy at the club. He's popular among the players and couldn't be a better lad. He's down to earth and won't change because that's who he is.

"That's refreshing in this day and age of celebrity-type footballers with lots of money, but he never changes when some people do change with success."

Rooney still has more than two years on his Old Trafford contract but has been linked with interest from Real Madrid and United are thought to be preparing a new improved deal.

Ferguson said: "I'm sure that David Gill (United chief executive] is working with (Rooney's agent) Paul Stretford. Hopefully something does happen."

Rooney's goal came after a sweeping move involving Nani. Park Ji-Sung added another after Nani had set United on the way with a brilliant solo run which culminated in his chip being palmed into the net by Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

Arsenal scored a late consolation when Thomas Vermaelen's shot was deflected home off the unfortunate Wes Brown.

Ferguson is banking on the defeat producing a spectacular backlash from the Gunners, who he insisted could still win the title.

He said: "That was a great performance by us. I'm very pleased. It's at this time of year that you need to kick on.

"The run-in is always a difficult period. We've handled it in the past and I trust the players to handle it again.

"We need Chelsea to drop points, but Arsenal aren't out of it yet. I hope Arsenal go to Stamford Bridge and batter them next Sunday."

dragg SG

at stamford bridge?

its difficult, though not impossible.

iceFatboy SG

at stamford bridge?

its difficult, though not impossible.

was it gunners that broke the record at stamford bridge the last time?

Poignant SG

no, it was liverpool.

xabi's goal i rmb

mrvictor SG

that’s what arsene wenger said ” we will bounce back” after the stoke game. he keeps coming up with excuses instead of buying new players. by far, this season they have only spent 10 million. this is totally unacceptable.

reyes SG

forget it la arsenal.

i am getting sick and tired of arsene excuse.

everyone knows, arsenal need attacking reinforcement after the injured of RVP. in man utd games, there was no target man upfront but the wingback keep crossing the ball in for asharvin. see already blood also boil!!

pierre^^ SG

Everything will be lost at chelsea i am afraid

Another spanking by Chelsea is what we need

iceFatboy SG

forget it la arsenal.

i am getting sick and tired of arsene excuse.

hmm, was listening to what football focus was sharing, they were commenting on how adebayor was at gunners, he tend to drift to the left too, and then likes to cross the ball, thus negating the target man, but the very least, he holds up the ball.

So y wenger let him go?

reyes SG

hi fatboy,

the reason he sold ade was due to his bad atitude in most of the games last season.

if u remember the games against united in UCL semi, he simply disappear in the games. no effort at all.

mainly due to his greedy for money and planning a move to AC which fail to materialise.

Poignant SG

hi fatboy,

the reason he sold ade was due to his bad atitude in most of the games last season.

if u remember the games against united in UCL semi, he simply disappear in the games. no effort at all.

mainly due to his greedy for money and planning a move to AC which fail to materialise.

ya, i still rmbed how adebayor tried to push a deal through with ac milan, in the end failed.