Arsene Wenger was delighted with his team’s performance, after they drubbed Indonesia XI 7-0, in their first pre-season game. Theo Walcott opened scoring and the other strikers Chuba Akpom, Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, also got on the scoresheet.
Wenger said: “We played with good technical skill and overall it was a positive night.
“It felt like we were playing at home because of the great supporter.
“It was 1-0 at half time but the gap got bigger when we made subsitiutions late on when they were tiring. But of course our power made a big difference in the end.
“Everyone came through well, it was interesting to see our young players. We played at a good pace and played penetrating football.
Wenger is reportedly eyeing moves for Wayne Rooney, Gonzalo Higuain and Luis Suarez, but he said he was satisfied with Giroud’s performance. The French striker scored a brace in three minutes, after coming on in the second half.
“I like Olivier Giroud, he scored 17 goals last season and I’m sure he will improve again. Wilshere had a bit of flu, but he will play the next game.
“All the youngsters did well tonight, I was happy with all of them.
“Yes my contract expires in 2014, but there is a good chance I’ll stay longer.”
Comentarios