Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he sees a new level of confidence in his players and he believes that is why they have bounced back so well from their opening day defeat at home to Aston Villa.
Questions were raised about The Gunners after the opening day, but since then, they have gone on to win every game they have played, including the North London derby.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Wenger has admitted that confidence is the main reason behind the sudden improvement.
“Let’s see,” said Wenger. “I think if we are in April this time competing for the championship we will be in a much stronger position than the years before.
“This is the first year that we have not only not lost a big player but bought a big player so that’s what is new for us.
“Until 2005 we were a team who could compete every year to win the championship. After we moved into the new stadium, it’s not a coincidence that suddenly we were bit [lacking]. Even if in some seasons we were close to winning the championship, we couldn’t win it.
“Maybe we missed that little bit of experience and quality that makes the difference in April.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
