The Gunners boss hailed his side's
improvement after they set a club-record 10
away wins on the bounce with victory in their
Champions League opener in France
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised
his side's "special" performance after they
battled to a 2-1 win at Olympique de Marseille
on Wednesday.
Goals from Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey
made sure of the three points, before Jordan
Ayew netted a late consolation from the
penalty spot for the hosts.
The victory made it a club-record 10 straight
away wins for Wenger's side and the
Frenchman, who took Arsenal to the
Champions League final in 2006, was quick to
praise his side for a resolute and patient
display.
"It [the away record] shows that maybe
defensively we are a bit more stable and a bit
more serene," he told Sky Sports .
"It was important for us not to give the first
goal away, Marseille had an excellent first half.
"We were a bit timid and in the second half we
grew up and took advantage of our good
moments in the game. It was a victory linked
with patience and experience.
"We have all these players who can make
something special, I knew that it would be a
difficult game, [Marseille have] a passionate
crowd, players of quality, Marseille is a good
side."
Ramsey's strike made it five goals in seven
appearances for the Wales international so far
this season and the 22-year-old is eager to
help Arsenal continue their recent impressive
form.
"It's [the victory] vital, we have a tough group
and it was important to get off to a good start
and get three points," Ramsey said.
"I'm happy with the way I'm playing, I'm
playing with confidence, I'm getting into
positions and putting them away at the
moment.
"I think it's just as important to keep that run
going, our away form has been fantastic.
Hopefully we can continue to build on that."
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