I could watch that goal again and again: Wenger

In the semi-final against Ipswich the players were really up for it and focused. Over the two games Ipswich defended with great attitude and great spirit and we needed to be mature, calm, patient and of course not concede a goal.

It meant a lot for the squad, for the team, and I must say they deserved to be rewarded because they have an outstanding attitude and spirit. They are on a natural development process and in the last four games we scored three goals in every single game and conceded one so we are efficient on both sides. It was important to continue to believe, not to rush our game and not become nervous. We did that very well.

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At half-time I told them to keep our priorities right, that is continue to defend well and not expose ourselves too much by rushing our game. We needed to be calm, patient, even if we had to go into the last 20 minutes. We had to continue to believe in our game.

On Saturday against Wigan, the players were frustrated after the first half because we did not take our chances but I felt we played outstanding football. We feel stronger and stronger in every single game. It is interesting the chance we have in front of us because the way we play is for me fantastic to watch.

I thought Cesc Fabregas was outstanding. For me the ball he gave for the second goal was absolutely amazing. The second goal I could watch that and watch it and watch it again because it's just pure class from the pass to the finish. Robin van Persie scored all three goals and he is back in form. Let's hope we can keep him fit. It is down to us to use him in the right proportion of games.

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I thought that Man United would get three points at Blackpool. I have heard that at 2-0 Blackpool had a penalty turned down. But I am convinced that our season depends on our performances, on our results and our consistency, so we do not have to focus on Man United or anyone else. We are a team that has taken off a while ago and is consistent now. It is important for us to go from strength to strength. If we are capable of doing that we have a good chance.

Of the other teams in the top four Manchester City's defeat at Aston Villa means that they drop to third. Chelsea have had two consecutive wins in the league, scoring six goals and conceding none but are ten points from Man United.

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