West Ham Gave Too Much Respect

Alan Curbishley, in his post-match comments, says West Ham gave Arsenal too much respect,

"My half-time talk I told them we were giving Arsenal too much respect. We were allowing them yards on the ball to take quick free-kicks and throw ins. If you let them pass and move you’re going be chasing.

The injuries are coming back to us again. We got another couple today so we’re doubly disappointed.

It’s a tough old game. We’ve managed to get the goal and beat people on the break a number of times ourselves. We’re disappointed we didn’t get back in it especially as we know Freddie’s goal wasn’t offside. I’m not sure if it would have stayed 1-1 but at least we would have been in with a chance."