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Wenger bemoans lack of creativity in Sunderland draw

05/10/2008

Manager Arsene Wenger was disappointed about Arsenal's lack of creativity after they struggled to break down the Sunderland defence during their 1-1 draw yesterday.

The Gunners enjoyed a lot of possession but could not find a way past a determined and organised home side until Cesc Fabregas headed home a last-minute equaliser.

Wenger praised the way the Black Cats defended but was frustrated that his side did not have it in them to find a way past Roy Keane's team however well the opposition had played.

He said: "We had a lot of possession but lacked a bit of sharpness to get them out of position and they defended very well.

"But it was a bit of a frustrating day for us, we didn't create the chances we usually do and as well because I must say Sunderland defended very well."

The Frenchman said that it was too early to say whether it had been a good point to win or whether it was two points lost, but he was relieved to have got something out of the game.

Arsenal had looked like they were slipping to their second successive league defeat until Fabregas scored from a late corner.

Wenger hailed the resilience of the midfielder and claimed it showed his winning mentality.

He said: "It shows he is just not a great footballer but a great winner. He is one of the smaller players in our team and he goes for the header in the last seconds of the match, it tells you a lot about him."

Arsenal will hope to get back to winning ways against Everton following the international break.