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Wednesday 23 February 2011

Home form crucial for Wenger - SkySports

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Wenger: Hopes to boost home record

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The Gunners have lost three times at home in the Premier League this season - more than any other team.

And although they used home advantage to claim a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League last week, the Gunners were held at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup on Sunday, meaning they have had to add another game to their hectic schedule.

Wenger is adamant his players are determined to make amends in the replay at the Emirates on March 2 and believes they must maintain their home form if there are to win a first Premier League title in seven years.

"We know we are in a strong position," said the Frenchman. "The players know that at home our results will have a vital importance to have a chance to win the title.

"The focus will be natural, this team wants to win every single game and the players are disappointed after the Leyton Orient result."

Arsenal return to league action at home to Stoke on Wednesday night, a fixture that has led to some heated words between the camps in recent years.

Wenger has criticised Stoke's physical style and believes his side must concentrate on keeping possession if they are to record a fourth straight league win at the Emirates and move within a point of leaders Manchester United.

"What is important for us against Stoke is for us to have the ball, because the more we can have the ball then the less dangerous they can be in the air," he said.

"We will try to dominate and master the game, because as long as we have the ball, they cannot be dangerous."