Football Special Podcast - Arsenal v West Brom
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What were the key highlights of the Arsenal vs West Brom match?
Was that a bit more like it tonight? Yeah, I think so. I thought we played with real belief and intensity and we created a load of opportunities and we thoroughly deserved the three points tonight. Playing with belief, were you also playing with a point to prove tonight? Yeah, I think so. I think we haven't been up to that standard of late and it was important for us to put on a performance today, not just for our fans but for ourselves as well. How much did the early goal help? Yeah, I think we started off the game well on the front foot and we broke them down well. So I think we deserved that early goal. And yeah, we got into our rhythm quite early on in the game. How much did you need this result tonight?
And I'm not just talking in terms of the league table. Yeah, I think we needed it just for ourselves really. And of late, we haven't been up to that standard. And it was important for us to do that for ourselves tonight. And I think we played with a real purpose. How much of a frustration has it been for all of you as players that we've not perhaps seen more of that just lately? Yeah, we've been really frustrated with the way we've been playing, but we've come back tonight and shown what we're capable of doing. It may be a little too late, but we'll keep going until the end. So what is the principal target now with these games remaining? To cement top three or to try and put some pressure on Spurs? Yeah, we keep going, take every game as it comes, and hopefully we can win all our remaining games.
Arsene, you said this was a game you had to win.
What credit do the players deserve for the way they did?
How did an early goal impact Arsenal's performance?
I believe that we did the job in a serious way. Technically, we played very well. And overall, the only regret we had tonight, maybe we should have scored more goals, but the quality of our game was good, as it has been in recent games. But... We did not always make the maximum points with the quality of our games. The team was under pressure tonight. What difference did that early goal make, do you feel? Certainly it helped to focus more on the way we played than on being anxious about the consequence and the result. So I think it was important and overall I think it helped the team. Do you think we're seeing Alexis Sanchez back to his best in an Arsenal shirt now? It looks like yes, he's back sharper, more confident and overall yes, especially in the first half I think he was exceptional.
You talk about scoring more goals. Are there times in a performance like this, as manager, you wish the team was more clinical? When you think of the chances, the openings that you had?
Yes, of course. When you're manager, you want your team to take every chance and be clinical. But unfortunately, it doesn't work always like that. They play some excellent football, but at times, is that a message you're trying to get across to them? Maybe, you know, I think you have to make the right decision. Sometimes you want to combine, sometimes you have to take a shot. It's down to the players and that's down to a fraction of a second.
It's too many drop points, as you well know, which has effectively cost you the title. Does a performance a night like this make that situation even more frustrating?
Yes, of course, but there are so many teams who can say that, you know, and by always looking at that, you don't focus on what is important is the next game. And, of course, we have regrets in the recent games. We had two draws where we should have won the games every time, so when you drop points like that, in the end, you pay for it.
The battle arson for the Champions League now looks like it might go to the wire. What marker do you feel tonight, you've put down with tonight perhaps?
Look, it was important for us to win. Let's try to win the next one.
What frustrations did the players express about recent performances?
You go to Sunderland on Sunday. That will be another tough battle and let's prepare well and go game by game. We know that they have a good chance to do it, but... It's far from done. Awesome.
Well done tonight. Thank you. Yeah, it does. But, you know, Arsenal are a better team tonight, you know, in every department, really.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What were the key highlights of the Arsenal vs West Brom match?
0:00–1:28
2
How did an early goal impact Arsenal's performance?
1:28–3:48
3
What frustrations did the players express about recent performances?
3:48–4:36
4
What are Arsenal's goals for the remaining matches of the season?
4:36–5:50
5
What credit do the players deserve for their performance tonight?
5:50–6:34
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