Sunday, 16th March, 2014
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has breathed a sigh of relief after his side won what he dubbed a "must-win game" against Tottenham Hotspur today.
The Gunners made a rip-roaring start at White Hart Lane as Tomas Rosicky volleyed home a wonder strike in just the second minute of the game.
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Wenger's men then had to work very hard to contain Tottenham, who bossed proceedings for the remainder of the game, ultimately managing to eek out the 1-0 win.
And Wenger praised Spurs, while feeling that despite his side conceding possession they were never really on the end of any clear cut opportunities.
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"Tottenham played very well. We had an early lead and we were juggling between protecting the lead and finishing the game off. We absorbed a lot of pressure from Tottenham", he told the BBC.
"They gave everything and we needed a special resilience and good defensive performance.
"It was an unbelievable start with Tomas Rosicky's goal coming from nowhere. Tottenham played very well. I don't deny that at all. They put the effort in and had the quality to go forward but I don't feel they had a lot of clear-cut chances.
"It was a must-win game. We maintained the focus to not make the mistake that would cost us."
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