Arsene Wenger claims that Arsenal has returned to fluency but in 'Patches'

Arsenal saw out AFC Bournemouth 3-1 at Emirates, in what was one of the gruelling games of this season for Arsenal. Alexis Sanchez gave a standout performance, scoring 2 goals. He was simply brilliant on the afternoon. 

Arsenal ended a run of four consecutive draws, with a win over Bournemouth and kept in touching distance to the top of premier league. Theo Walcott also found the net and capped the moment with a celebration dedicated to his new born baby.

This was 19th consecutive unbeaten game in all competitions for Arsenal this season since losing to Liverpool on the inaugural day of the league. But last few games saw them drop points and thus losing the momentum thus drawing in some criticism.

So despite the win,  in the post match interview Arsene Wenger admitted his team is still suffering from a slight dip in form.

When asked whether his side has regained the fluency, he told Sky Sports : "In patches, it's always a different game after Champions League, mentally it's so demanding. The players questioned themselves after a few draws.

"We got better during the game but Bournemouth played well. They started with high intensity physically and when I saw that I thought they would drop a little bit in the second half.

"After that we were a bit unlucky because I think there was a second penalty on Sanchez and the penalty for them is another questionable one. After that, we had to improve our level in the second half and we did."

Arsene Wenger was then inevitably asked about the loaned Jack Wilshere, who was ineligible to play against his parent club. He also praised Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side.

Wenger said, "(Wilshere is)In very safe hands, because they are a team who have can have as much possession as the top team and play well as well and that's what they did today. They are a top side.

"I never forget when they came from the Championship they scored over 100 goals and that's never a coincidence, that means the quality is in the side.

"I saw him before the game and he told me he'd come in after the game." 



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