Wenger, 68, says that it was the pressing and defending of nominal front three Sanchez, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil which helped his side.CLICK TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP AND STAY UPDATED
When asked after the match if defending from the front was a key factor in the win, he said:“that is where the change was.
Arsene Wenger explains the tactical change that helped Arsenal defeat Tottenham
"We are an offensive team but we need to keep the balance right.
“We need of course the strikers to contribute, to defend. I believe that is where the change was today. They defended very well from the front."
The Frenchman added that he felt his players were better mentally prepared for the match as he beat a Mauricio Pochettino-led Spurs team for the first time in the Premier League.
“You feel that the intensity was there straight away… I think experience helps them. When you know the team, you can balance a little bit what you feel.
“Or to relax a little bit more, or to calm a bit more down. Or sometimes you have to push, but in situations like that you can feel the concentration is there, yes."
Wenger's delight in the derby win was clear when he was asked what the victory meant to him, adding:“Look, the longer you are somewhere, the more guilty you feel if it doesn’t go well.
“That’s the negative side of being a long time somewhere, you know what it means to people. But overall, we are still in November.
ADVERTISE WITH USThe Frenchman added:“I am more focused on the future of this team, how far can we go? How much can we push on? What can we take from the game today and transfer into our next games for the rest of the season?
“But of course you know what it means for your fans so at least you think it was a positive day for them.”
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