Wenger wants 'naive' Arsenal to learn lessons
China Daily | Updated: 2009-10-22 08:58
ALKMAAR, Netherlands: Arsene Wenger insists his "naive" Arsenal stars must learn from the frustration of conceding a last-gasp equalizer against AZ Alkmaar.
Wenger's side was on the verge of a third successive win in Group H after Cesc Fabregas's first-half strike put it ahead at the DSB Stadium.
But the Dutch champions - who had the worst possible preparation for the match when their owner's bank was declared bankrupt on Monday - punished Arsenal for a lackluster second half display as the Gunners' poor marking at a free-kick allowed David Mendes Da Silva to lash in the stoppage time goal that secured a 1-1 draw.
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