Wenger on...the game
"It was good preparation for us for the
championship and I feel it was a very good game. Chelsea were
dangerous on the long balls and we tried to play our usual game. I
feel the game suffered a bit from the quality of the pitch and we
were not 100% sharp to finish our combinations. But overall I am
happy because we were consistent, our technical quality was good
and our spirit was strong. The result is not too important.
The most important thing is not to have any injuries."
Wenger on...Didier Drogba
"I feel that Drogba gave us a hard time on the
long balls. He put them in front and then they were more
defensive, and that is understandable. When they won the ball they
became more direct because they have that kind of player in Robben
and Duff. It was hot, it was a pre-season game and it was
important to score the first goal because we had to chase the game
a little."
Wenger on...coping without Vieira
"I miss all the big players I have lost in my
life. Patrick is one of them but life goes on. Patrick goes but
Fabregas stays and he had an outstanding game today for 90 minutes.
It was only his second game [in pre-season]. People are concerned
about us but we are not at all."
Arsène Wenger
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