2011-02-12 : Arsenal 2 - 0 Wolverhampton

Wenger: 'We showed the right focus'

Dear Arsenal Supporter,

There was no hangover from the Newcastle game on Saturday.

In fact our win over Wolves confirmed the quality of our performance at Newcastle because we had an outstanding game as long as it was 11 against 11. It was confirmed against Wolves with the number of chances we created, the quality of our play.

We were defensively solid too and that was important after the four goals we conceded. We create many chances, the only regret is that maybe we didn't score enough goals. Part of that is down to their goalkeeper Hennessey - all the goalkeepers look very inspired here at the Emirates. Their keeper had an outstanding game.

Robin scored two different goals, one with his right foot - that is not usually what he likes to do - and one on the counter-attack where we know we can be very dangerous.

We had to stay focused. For us it is important because on Wednesday we play certainly at the moment the best team in the world. It is important to go into that Barcelona game with psychological confidence and as well in a strong position in the league. We are in a Premier League race, we believe we can do it, we have the hunger, and we can focus on every single competition and that is important. We showed the focus on Saturday and did not have Barcelona in mind.

Jack had a very good game against Wolves. He defends well, attacks well, creates chances, had assists. I believe he will soon score, he looks very close. He has a hesitation sometimes to finish himself and chooses at the moment to give the ball, but I think when he is a bit more confident he will score goals. He has not scored yet but Cesc was for a while like that.

Will he prove himself against Barcelona? You wouldn't want to put too much responsibility on Jack in a game like that. When you play against an opponent of that quality you need everybody, all 11 to be absolutely at their top end.

For us it is important that we play with belief and on full cylinders. What we have learned from last season is that in the first half we gave Barcelona too much respect and we were lucky to get away with it. We are not favourite in this tie but I think we can do it.

Thanks for your support.

Arsène Wenger