The Spaniard's goal lifted the gloom after successive home defeats to Blackburn Rovers and Bayern Munich had seen Arsenal eliminated from the FA Cup and Effectively out of the Champions League. Wenger's side Were Still nervous for long periods against Villa, Who Have dropped back into the bottom three DESPITE a spirited display, before prevailing late on.
"The result was vital today," Wenger said.
"We absolutely had to win this game. We could not AFFORD to drop points for two Reasons: we're in a catch-up situation in the Premier League, and we've come out of two massive disappointments. But we were focused , united, a bit nervous ... we played a bit With The handbrake on in some Situations and the second goal did not eat Until The End.
"But we were strong Because Also, When Villa came back to 1-1, we found the resources to win the game.'m Proud of the attitude of the team. We'd lost against Blackburn and Bayern here, at home, people and when to come to the Emirates Stadium They Should not be going away with wins. Personally, you do your job and focus.
"I've not been in this job 30 years at the top level to be destroyed by people saying I do not know what I'm doing. I Would Have stopped doing this a long time ago If That Was The Case. But we Responsibilities and Have to have stand up and get the team ready to fight. Difficult We went through some days this week and responded in a united way. "
Tottenham do not play Until Monday, at West Ham, but host Arsenal next Sunday in the north London derby. "We can not drop points," Wenger said of That fixture. "That I've said many times since the Chelsea game we lost [in January]. That's what is in our mind, no matter where we go and who we play. But the key for us will be our consistency. A draw today would Have Been a very, very bad result. "
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