Wenger: 'We are disappointed because we were close to the win'

Last updated : 26 December 2008 By Chris Parry

"I know how it works here. At half-time the referee gets stick and then in the second half every little 50-50 decision goes the other way. That's what happened. It's not only here.

"I waited at half-time to see what happened and I was not disappointed. I have nothing to explain more than that.

"I still believe that for the penalty the first foul was by Agbonlahor on Gallas and the second foul was by Gallas on Agbonlahor."

"We are disappointed because we were close to the win and we conceded the equaliser. Especially at that moment, when Villa had not created a lot in the second half. They had chances in the first half but in the second they didn't create any chances.

"I believe the turning point was at 2-1, because we lost composure and there was plenty of room to keep the ball much better but we were a bit nervous just to get over the line.

"In the end it cost us."