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Wenger's View - The Official Manager's Email - 30 January 2012‏

Written by Wenger

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:11

Wenger: 'It was a classic FA Cup tie'

Dear Arsenal supporter,

Sunday was a good test for us to show that we have the mental qualities to come back when games are going against us. It was difficult after we conceded a second goal to Aston Villa right on half time, but we responded very well.

Overall it was a classic tie because we had to fight to score three goals and we did it well. I felt it was harsh to be 2-0 down at half time, but Villa are a good counter-attacking team and unfortunately we couldn't score in the first half. In the second half it was all us.

I was very impressed with our spirit because I felt that, when you go through a bad period like we have, you can feel sorry for yourself or you can show you have the mental qualities to play for this club. I was very proud that the team came out and showed they are not ready to lie down.

Hopefully the comeback will help us to bounce back in the Premier League as well. Sunday's win should convince the team that we have the required qualities and we can transfer that to the Premier League.

When you don't win, the belief goes and we lost three games in the Premier League. The belief is not stable no matter what your history is - it depends on the recent history of the team. But I think that belief is returning.

One of the players who hasn't played recently is Abou Diaby and he returns on Tuesday after working very hard in a rehabilitation centre. We feel that when he comes back he will need three more weeks of training, so the earliest he will play will be the end of February.

Also I will be chatting with Ryo this week to see if I can find an opportunity for him. It will have to be in England because he will lose his homegrown status if he leaves the country.

Thanks for your support.

Arsene Wenger's signature

Arsène Wenger

The Official Arsenal Newsletter - 17 January‏

Written by Administrator

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 23:51

On the pitch...

Arsenal lost ground at the top of the Premier League after slipping to a 3-2 defeat at Swansea City - but Wojciech Szczesny is confident of a top-four finish. The Reserves dug deep to earn a point against Aston Villa at London Colney and a number of young Gunners were in action for their loan clubs with Joel Campbell on target for Lorient. Meanwhile our next European opponents, AC Milan, were beaten by their local rivals. Remember, you can catch up with the latest highlights and reaction on Arsenal Player.

Off the pitch...

Arsenal's FA Cup tie with Aston Villa was confirmed for Sunday, January 29 with our Premier League trip to Bolton moved back as a result. Meanwhile some important travel information was announced ahead of the Blackburn game in February. Arsenal Ladies' 2012 WSL fixtures were confirmed and they will warm up with some useful pre-season friendlies. Fans were urged to sign up for 'Be A Gunner. Be A Runner', former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff paid a visit and some first-team stars took part in a webchat with Chinese supporters.

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The Official Arsenal Newsletter - 4 January‏

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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 22:30

On the pitch...

Arsenal ended 2011 with a win as Queens Park Rangers were beaten 1-0 at Emirates Stadium while Robin van Persie set a new Club record for top-flight goals in a calendar year. But Arsene Wenger's side did not make a good start to 2012, losing 2-1 at Fulham despite taking a first-half lead through Laurent Koscielny at Craven Cottage. The Club's loanees were in action too as Emmanuel Frimpong made his Wolves debut while Kyle Bartley and Luke Freeman also made their mark. Remember to catch up with the latest highlights and reaction on Arsenal Player.

Off the pitch...

Emmanuel Frimpong joined Wolves on loan for the rest of the season while Ladies goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer agreed a six-month contract with French side Soyaux. Robin van Persie topped the Club's Goals of the Year poll, Tony Adams paid a visit to his recently-unveiled statue at Emirates Stadium and the Club announced the return of 'Be A Gunner. Be A Runner. Arsenal fans voted for their EA SPORTS Player of the Month for December and supporters submitted their questions for the first Fans' Forum of the New Year.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2011 10:22

On the pitch...

Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat since the start of October, going down 1-0 in a pulsating encounter at Manchester City.The Under-18s lost by the same scoreline in the Youth Cup as Derby County knocked them out after extra time at Barnet. The Reserves finished 2011 with a London derby defeat to Chelsea and Arsenal were also beaten in the Academy League. Sanchez Watt was involved in an eight-goal thriller for his loan club, Sheffield Wednesday, and our next Champions League opponents continued their fine run of form. Catch up with the latest action and reaction on Arsenal Player.

Off the pitch...

Arsenal were paired with Italian giants AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League with the decisive leg at Emirates Stadium on March 6. Elsewhere Arsenal Ladies season tickets will be on sale from January, Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs attended a local school event, Robin van Persie met fans at The Armoury, the Club welcomed netball to its Community sports programme and celebrated a table tennis success. The fans were given their chance to be the star of our Fans' Forum show and Arsenal.com was named Best Sports Website at the 2011 Website of the Year awards.

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The Official Arsenal Newsletter - 7 December‏

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Thursday, 08 December 2011 10:44

On the pitch...

Arsenal endured a disappointing defeat to Olympiacos - but it mattered little with Champions League Group F already sewn up. That followed a convincing 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium, before the Gunners were pitted against Leeds once more in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Arsenal Reserves crashed to only their second defeat of the season with their 2-0 loss at the hands of Aston Villa. Steve Bould's Under-18s won and lost against West Ham and Southampton respectively, while Arsenal Ladies rounded off their successful tour of Japan with a 5-0 win over Musashigaoka College.

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