Sunday, 10 January 2010
Wenger relieved with point
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his players for snatching a point in injury-time against Everton on Saturday. The Gunners fought back to draw 2-2 despite not being at their best. "It is two points dropped in the title race, but in this game it was one point gained,” said Wenger afterwards. "Everton played very well, while we were off the pace. Our passing was too slow and not incisive enough." Arsenal twice came from behind but will rue the fact that they failed to win in order to put pressure on title rivals Chelsea and Manchester United. Earlier Leon Osman opened the scoring for Everton, before Denilson equalised in the 28th minute. South African Steven Pienaar put the Toffees back in front in the 81st minute before Tomas Roscicky fired home a 92nd equaliser.