Arsene Wenger rightly saluted his team for their efforts against Bayern Munchen on Tuesday night at a packed and joyous Emirates Stadium in North London.
Bayern put 765 passes together, compared to just 278 from Arsenal. But possession counts for little if you don’t do anything with it. We saw that in United’s performance against The Gunners.
And a resolute performance where Arsenal were largely outplayed but, crucially, took their chances left Wenger with that famous gleeful grin of his.
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We have seen it many times before and he deserves his moment.
But, when you look at the larger picture, we wonder how long the Wenger grin will last this time.
Arsenal’s Next 6 Matches
October 2015
Premier League
Arsenal v Everton Sat 24 Oct 17:30
Arsenal to continue their fine recent run with another hard fought win.
Wenger grinning like a Cheshire cat
League Cup – Fourth Round
Sheff Wed v Arsenal Tue 27 Oct 19:45
Another win and Wenger looks as if he has been given a particularly extensive Chelsea smile
Premier League
Swansea v Arsenal Sat 31 Oct 15:00
Swansea start to pick up form and manage a draw
Wenger annoyed but the ends of his mouth are still slightly turned up.
November 2015
Champions League – Group F
Bayern Mun v Arsenal Wed 4 Nov 19:45
Arsenal succumb to a valiant defeat and are left 6 points behind Olympiakos on Group F with two matches remaining.
The grimace returns
Premier League
Arsenal v Tottenham Sun 8 Nov 16:00
A defeat of improving Spurs brings the grin back in force
Premier League
West Brom v Arsenal Sat 21 Nov 15:00
Another draw but Arsenal remain in the title hunt.
Wenger grin suspended
Arsenal fans: will the team kick on now or will it be the same old story come December?
