Wenger's men respond

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 2

The usually calm French coach lost his rag during the half-time break of yesterday's 2-1 win at Manchester City following an insipid opening period during which his side had fallen behind to a bizarre Lauren own goal.

Wenger's outburst brought the desired response, with Sylvain Wiltord and Freddie Ljungberg slotting home close-range efforts to turn defeat into a victory which took the Gunners three points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premiership.