Arsene Wenger singled out the back four for special praise after today's win in East Anglia, saying:

"The team are now growing from game to game. We have a completely new defence with great prospects. They look to be getting better and better. We played for 10 years with the same back four. Suddenly with four new players, even though they are very talented, it took them a few games to grow together. They now look very solid though."

He also singled out the irrepressible Freddy Ljungberg for a special mention. the Swede just kept running for ninety minutes, grabbed the opening goal, and won the penalty that made the points safe:

"The first goal was great. It was a typical Ljungberg goal with one of his runs behind defenders. Freddie was great. I believe he improves every year. He becomes stronger physically and has improved a lot technically. He's a really great prospect and I'm very pleased with him. We were desperate for three points as we wanted to build on the Manchester United game and we did it."