It took a great Gunners side to defeat outstanding Wigan, says Wenger

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Jewell is appreciably hoping Wenger is right, particularly as the Latics face Arsenal on that closing day of the season in what is likely to be an emotional occasion, with the curtain coming down on the Gunners’ famous old Highbury stadium.

In front of a club and JJB Stadium record crowd of 25,004 on Saturday, there was no shame in defeat for Wigan, who remain second despite their six-game winning streak in the league coming to an end.