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Arsene Wenger: This is what I thought of Arsenal’s defeat to Southampton
ARSENE WENGER insists he does not regret his team selection after Southampton knocked Arsenal out of the EFL Cup with a 2-0 win at the Emirates.
Arsene Wenger was disappointed with Arsenal's defeat to Southampton
Jordy Clasie opened the scoring for Southampton with a thunderous strike which flew past Emiliano Martinez.
And Ryan Bertrand made Arsenal pay for a slow start to seal the win for Saints in the first-half.
We didn't have enough urgency in the first half
And Wenger admitted his side lacked urgency in the defeat.
“It was one of those nights where it looked like we can play for two hours and not score a goal,” Wenger said.
Southampton outclassed Arsenal at the Emirates
“We didn't have enough urgency in the first half.
“We were weak in some departments and we paid for that.
“I have no regrets over selection, I regret we lost the game.”