Wenger praises Arsenal's young guns
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 07:50Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos is another example of just how his young side are maturing.
The French coach will later this week become the longest-serving manager in the Gunners' history, transforming the north London club over the course of his 13 seasons at the helm.
The burning desire, though, to bring more success to the Emirates Stadium remains as strong as ever for Wenger and his young side.
The Greek champions, now managed by Brazil legend Zico, had goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis to thank for preventing Arsenal chalking up a big score in a one-sided contest at the Emirates last night.
However, they were eventually undone with 12 minutes to go when substitute Eduardo set up Robin van Persie before Andrey Arshavin made sure of the win when he netted a cheeky backheel, which had more than a hint of offside.
'We kept our composure and kept going,' said Wenger. 'We played with a desire to keep the discipline in the team. We did not do anything crazy. I always felt we could score.
'We have matured and a game like this shows just that.'
