We must win games before we dream of title!

After Sunday defeat from london rivals Chelsea with 2-1, two goals scored by african star Drogba, arsenal lost the chances for the title. Arsene Wenger gave interview in the official site Arsenal.com:

On the repercusations of this defeat...
"It is a big setback for us when you add the four games we drew and today's loss. Now we just have to come back and win games before we dream of the title."

On the game itself...
"It was a game we should have won, but we paid for some lapses in concentration. It is difficult to swallow because we played quite well and were in control of the game. What was left to Chelsea was to play long balls, and we did not deal well enough with it."

On the reasons for the defeat...
"The spirit was right and the mentality was fantastic, over all the team played very well but at the moment, I feel we have some defensive problems which we need to sort out. We got caught on the long balls and the physical battle. But we were a bit unlucky because the first goal was offside and it was also a foul from Terry before that. That has a big impact in the game, and recently we have been badly done by things like that."

On the opportunity missed...
"I don't worry about Chelsea. I worry about Arsenal and the way we play the game. We were 1-0 up and had it all in our hands. We needed a bit more defensive authority as the game was there to be taken. We had plenty of chances on the counter-attack when they went 4-4-2. It was just a matter of time to score the second goal. We were not serene enough defensively."

On disappointment...
"I feel the sprit in the team is fantastic. Today the players will be very disappointed because they gave everything but we go home without any points. That is why we have to show our strength. I believe we have the strength, but at the moment we are six points behind Manchester United. We have first to win our next game before we talk about the title. I do not believe that we had any confidence problem today."

On losing the lead...
"I feel the team got a big blow when we went 2-1 down and then lost a bit of patience in the build-up. We wanted to go too much through the middle instead of going wide."

On the ankle injury to Bacary Sagna ...
"I don't know how bad it is. But it was also a disturbance to lose him at such an important moment of the game."

Clichy - Liverpool trilogy will be a "great challenge"

Gael Clichy would rather have avoided an English team in the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League - but not because he fears Liverpool.

The French left-back agrees with Arsène Wenger's view that continental opponents bring a more authentic feel to the competition. However, Clichy is confident that Arsenal can prevail even if they need to beat Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United to taste European glory. The team must play also with this three teams in Premiere League, the first match is in Sunday at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. We all hope that will be the first win after the last draw mathces.

Wenger - Trophies are not everything to me!

Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger said, that for him the trophies aren't the only purpose, he wants his players to show their skills and the hearts, minds, admiration and respect of the football community. There are two mounths till end of the season the Frenchman is closing in on his two main targets, the Premier League and the Champions League. Today Arsenal will play away game against Wigan Athletic in Premiere League, everyone expect a win like last one against AC Milan.

Fabregas: we can cope with AC Milan

Arsenal didn't make the result, that they want, but Cesc Fabregas believes the team made a good performance and have chances in the second leg at San Siro after two weeks. Arsène Wenger's side bossed the second half of the Champions League Knockout Round tie at Emirates Stadium but could not make it count. Now Arsenal will prepare for the weekend away game in Premier League against Birmingham, which is very important for the title race.

Fabregas - Milan midfield can "kill us in a minute"

Cesc Fabregas thinks that if you are not careful with Milan's midfield, they "can kill you in a minute". The 20-year-old admits he is in admiration of some of the players he will come up against on Wednesday night when the Champions League holders visit Emirates Stadium. This is game between young and old players, the Italians are the Veterans.
Another interesting thing is that Arsene Wenger have a solid record against Italians team in Europeans competitions, but this match against AC Milan is the ultimate test. He lost only three games from twelve played, he has defeated teams like Juventus, Inter, Roma.

We need to be cautious over Kaka!

For Arsene Wenger the most danger player in AC Milan is the Brazilian midfielder Kaka. Blessed with pace, vision and a penchant for the spectacular, Kaka is capable of changing a game in a flash. A fact Manchester United, Liverpool and Celtic found out to their cost in last season’s premier European competition. The World Player of the Year has overcome injury in time for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Emirates Stadium — a place Kaka has fond memories of. In his first appearance at the Gunners home, in September 2006, the 25 year-old scored a wonderful solo goal in Brazil’s 3-0 victory against Argentina.

We will be even stronger against AC Milan

Gilberto Silva has urged his team-mates to bounce back against Milan, like his manager he took a part in the game against Man utd and he is very disappointed, because the red devils was with classes over the Arsenal, who didn't show his potential. However the priorities this season for all arsenal's players are Premier league and Champion league. So, according to Gilberto Silva, any lethargy and despondency must be shaken off before AC Milan visit Emirates Stadium on Wednesday in the last 16 of the latter competition.
Meanwhile last week there are speculations about Wenger's future in Arsenal, the medias wrote that the Frenchman will replace Frank Rijkaard in Barcelona this summer. Arsene Wenger said: "It's not the first time (there has been speculation), but I'm happy where I am. I have no intention of moving and I want to carry on."

Wenger doesn't know when will retire

Arsene Wenger said the he will retire from his carer when he lose his desire for win. The 58 years old Frenchman said on Fridays press conference that he wants to stay in Arsenal London for another 20 years. We all hope that Arsene Wenger will stay at the club as long as he can, because he prove everyday that he is one of the best managers all over the world.

Toure could play against blackburn

Arsene Wenger may try to call Kolo Toure from Africa for today game with Blackburn at Emirates stadium. Eleven players can't play in this match: Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are in Africa on international duty. Tomas Rosicky, Denilson, Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Phillipe Senderos, Johan Djourou, Robin van Persie all they have different kind of injuries, Manuel Almunia is sick. If Toure don't come back for this game, as central defender can play Gilberto Silva or Justin Hoyte .

Wenger's opinion about international round

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger opinion about abroad games, which will be played after a couple of seasons will be the result of football's inevitable move towards globalisation. He is not surprised that plans were being considered to play a round of top-flight games overseas in a few season's time. It is an interesting view for Wenger to take given that he has famously refused major money to take his side on promotional pre-season tours.

Capello visit Wenger?

The new England coach Fabio Capello has visited his college Arsene Wenger few weeks ago, the Italian coach cames to Arsenal's training ground to talk with Arsene about the situation in English football. They discuss the type of manager he will be, his omission of David Beckham, how psychologicaly important is the first game and the timing of this international break. Today is first game for Fabio Capello as England's manager, his team will face Switzerland in friendly game at Wembley.

One more 30 points to win the title?

Arsene Wenger thinks that Arsenal needs about 30 points to win the title. In this moment After the win with 3-1 over Manchester city the Gunners have 60 points. There are only 13 games until end of the season, and the target is 10 of them to win. Arsenal have to play away with Man utd and Chelsea, with Liverpool will play at Emirates Stadium.

Don't discount Chelsea in the title race!

Arsene Wenger thinks that even though Chelsea is in the seven points behind Arsenal, they are still title contenders. Arsenal have match with the Blues on Stamford Bridge to play, the first match between the two teams with win.
Today in the evening the Gunners will play with Newcastle again on Emirates Stadium round for Premiere league, this weekend Arsenal win the FA Cup against the same team with 3-0.

No problems between the two strikers?

Arsene Wenger says that there are no problems between the two strikers Niclas Bendtner and Emmanuel Adebayor and they will improve the togetherness inside arsenal's team. After the defeat from Tottenham with 5-1 for the Carling cup both players almost fight each others, but after the incident Adebayor apologize to the younger Danish player. Arsene thinks that the conflict between them is coming from the bad result, because this season Arsenal didn't lost with those big difference.

Changes in defence

Arsene Wenger will make a couple of changes in the back of Arsenal defence, he will put back in play Senderos and Clichy for the FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Newcastle at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Philippe Senderos missed the match with Spurs, because he had an nose injury last weekend against Fulham . Gael Clichy is returning from groin problem and now he is available.

Walcott will succeed

Arsene Wenger faith that Theo Walcott will succeed in Arsenal. It will be two years from arriving of the wing from Southhampton for 8 million pounds. Wenger admits that the 18-year-old is not yet ‘there’ but he is sure it will happen. All Arsenal fans believe that one day Walcott will become a key player in the team.

Wenger's way of success

The Frenchman has no one time prove, that he has success of finding new talents, Arsene just watches them play. Well known is that, the Arsenal's manager can consider the players on the pitch as well as their personality off it, before make a deal. Wenger believes the way you play your football is the way you live your life. That is why he has never signed a player from viewing videos alone.

If Flamini will stay?

Arsene Wenger hopes that Mathieu Flamini will stay at Arsenal, because in the end of this season his contract expires and the French midfielder can leave the gunners as free agent. This season Flamini find his first team place and in this moment he is happy at Arsenal. The 23 year old Mathieu wanted to leave the club last summer but opted to stay and fight for his first-team place.

Weneger takes the responsibility

The French coach takes full responsibility over Saturday game between Arsenal and Birmingham which finished draw 1-1. He said: "I take full responsibility. The crowd were good, we were bad and I include myself in that." "You can never afford to be poor because that's not your ambition. We tried but we lacked creativity, incisiveness and sharpness. It can happen."

But we are sure the no one can blame Arsene Wenger, beacause he is arsenal's soul and heart.
All in Arsenal team believes that next away game against Fulham will be next three points in the race for the title.

Anelka's move is the biggest regret

For Arsene Wenger the biggest regret in his career in Arsenal is Anelka's transfer to Real Madrid. Nicolas Anelka came to Arsenal from PSG in February 1997 when he was only 17 years old. After a year he helped Arsenal to won a double.
A meandering career took him to Real Madrid, after that he returned to PSG and had played also for Liverpool Manchester City, Fenerbache and Bolton. This Friday he signed with Chelsea, the transfer coasts to the Blues 15 millions pounds.