Arsenal v Middlesbrough: Arsene Wenger reveals why Gunners won
REUTERS Arsene Wenger's Arsenal contract expires at the end of the season
Arsenal returned to winning ways against Middlesbrough tonight at the Riverside Stadium, running out 2-1 winners. The Gunners had been in a blip in form and were thrashed 3-0 by Crystal Palace last time out. However, they bounced back against Boro with a hard-fought win and Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on his players for their "commitment and focus".
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"We responded well," Wenger said. "I think it was not perfect but the commitment and focus was there. "At 1-1 we found a response and managed to win.
EPA Alexis Sanchez scored the opener for Arsenal at Middlesbrough
REUTERS Alvaro Negredo equalised for Middlesbrough