Wenger not impressed with sloppy defending

Last updated : 18 September 2004 By Chris Parry
He said:

"We didn't find our usual technical level. From the start our passing was either too long or too short and when you start off like that it is difficult from then on. Overall you cannot say it was an undeserved result for them but it was frustrating for us because we were twice in the lead.

"However, we got caught in the air from their set pieces and showed weaknesses. We looked naive and passive on their goals. Fortunately that is something we can work at on the training pitch.

"Bolton have beaten Liverpool and drawn with Manchester United in their previous two games so they deserve credit, they look sharp and have technically good players."

The Boss is naturally looking forward to the return of Sol Campbell, but refused to blame individuals for today's errors, saying:

"I prefer not to think the solution is one player, it is a team problem not an individual problem. We have waited for Sol until now and we'll continue to wait until he is ready."