Can the Gunners carry on this momentum?
The game against Galatasaray was a crucial one for the Gunners. Not only because of the fact that they had lost their opening Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, but also because of their upcoming clash against Chelsea. While a victory would have held them in good stead for the crucial League game against the table-toppers, a defeat would have been disastrous for not only their Champions League campaign but also lowered the morale, which was already shot due to the plethora of injuries the club have suffered already.
But by beating the Turkish side, not only did the Gunners get on the board in the Champions League, but also gave Wenger the perfect 18th anniversary present. Things haven’t always gone according plan for the Gunners on the most important of games, but a victory here at least set that right. But what Wenger would want is for them to kick on and make the most of the momentum they have and try and win the game against Chelsea, who are unlikely to be as generous as the Turkish side were, in defense.