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Wenger warns Gunners' title rivals

ESPN staff
December 31, 2010
Arsene Wenger saw Arsenal concede late against Wigan © Getty Images
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Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal's rivals that there is "a lot more to come" from the Gunners over the second half of the season.

Arsenal remain firmly in the title picture - two points behind leaders Manchester United, who have played a game less - despite losing losing three of nine home games.

And Wenger has called for his side to launch an irresistible title push by improving their form at the Emirates. "I feel we are on a good track and that we are in a strong position," he said. "We want to improve our home record, but recently we have seen at home we are much more efficient. Overall I feel the team is on the right track and there is a lot more to come."

Despite Wenger's optimism, he did attack his players after they conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Wigan on Wednesday. The French boss admits that he has a part to play in ensuring that the Gunners communicate more efficiently in defence.

"We have to take more initiative on the communication side because sometimes I feel that people aren't informed enough when they are alone - they can control the ball more instead of heading it out [for a corner]," he said.

"You can encourage - people who are not so talkative, you need to encourage them to do it. It is part of the coaching staff's job."

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