Wenger relieved to get first win of the season

Last updated : 24 August 2006 By Chris Parry
"I felt we had a little bit sloppy start then it became difficult for us. When you do not start very well, it is always difficult to come back in a convincing manner. We had merit to come back and win the game because in the second half, it was all us."

"Zagreb played very well and I felt we took too many risks in the build up."

"It is difficult psychologically when you are 3-0 up to go into a game like mad. They caught us well and maybe they could have surprised opponents of less quality."

"Not to create a problem, it is better to win - people would have said 'you cannot win at your new stadium' if we had not done it tonight. It is good to get it out of the way."

"It is a relief because there was so much implication on the game for the whole season - not only financially, but also as a team to have extra special motivation in Europe."