Arsenal News: Wenger Calls Gunners "Underdogs"...but You Never Know

 
So how are you feeling in the wake of Saturday's events?  Well, I'm close to recovery and almost back to normal.  Arsene called the loss to Manchester United a "one-off."  Let's hope that characterization holds true. Speaking about the match—and indeed its impact on the Gunners—ahead of the CL clash with Milan on Wednesday the Boss said, "It is important to pick up and prepare for a massive game.  My team is upset but they are strong mentally and will recover for Wednesday." After ability and tactics and so forth, mental strength and squad depth are factors that will significantly affect the final destination of the Premiership title.  Our boys have displayed resilience this season, and they'll just have to keep it up. But before we get involved in the Premiership, we have the small matter of playing the defending holders in the Champions League, Ashburton Grove hosting the first leg.  This will be a big test of our abilities.  ... [link]

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