Gaff-prone ‘keeper still backed by Wenger

(26-09-2010) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger continued to back gaff-prone goalkeeper Manuel Almunia in the wake of the Gunners surprise 3-2 home loss to West Brom on Saturday. Almunia conceded a first-half penalty but then saved the spot-kick only to spill Gonzalo Jara's shot into the net in the 52nd minute as the visitors raced into a 3-0 lead. "I don't think it was down to one player," commented Wenger afterwards. "I think our level of focus on the job was not right.” He added: "I believe you can include all the defenders as well. They all made massive mistakes so it would not be right to blame one player more than any other.” Samir Nasri scored two late goals for the Gunners to give Wenger's side some hope.