‘Maybe subconsciously we thought that it would be easier’
Date published: Saturday 7th January 2017 6:23
Arsene Wenger admits that some of his Arsenal players may have thought “subconsciously” that their FA Cup game against Preston would be easier.
The Gunners came from a goal down at half-time to beat Championship side Preston 2-1 thanks to goals from Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud.
The Lilywhites dominated the first half against Wenger’s men but were punished after they missed a host of chances.
And the French manager thinks his side were ill-prepared for a “typical Cup tie” in the first period.
“Someone reminded me yesterday that I have never been out in the third round in 21 years, but tonight, in the first half, it was close,” Wenger told BBC Sport. “Preston played with enthusiasm and quality in the first half, they were quicker than us all over.
“Maybe subconsciously we thought that it would be easier and at half-time we knew we could have been out.
“I believe that we have a togetherness and fighting spirit and that is why we have these comebacks. It was a typical Cup tie with English enthusiasm and the crowd cheering on their team.”
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