Wenger on the game: “It was a game of top quality and we did remarkably well to come back but then we gave a cheap goal away” He went on to further elaborate by saying, “The only frustrating thing for me is that we didn't manage to keep the lead and gave a cheap goal away. That's where we have room for improvement because it was a very encouraging game but the way we conceded the second goal nearly killed our game because we could have lost afterwards”.

Wenger on the goals: Arsene Wenger was full of praise for Alexis Sanchez and Jack Wilshere as the Arsenal manager commented, “It was done by two players who had very good games today; Alexis Sanchez and Wilshere. They were rewarded for their performances and took their goals very well. “

Wenger on Debuchy’s injury: Arsene Wenger is unsure how long Mathieu Debuchy will be out as he explained, “Debuchy has a badly sprained ankle. How long will he be out? I don't know, but it doesn't look good. People told me they need a bit more time to assess how long he will be out but it's a bad ankle sprain.”

Wenger on Jack Wilshere: Wenger sang the praises of Jack Wilshere as he said “He's coming back physically to his level where he can be. Unfortunately it takes time to find that fraction of a second where you feel you can make a difference and it's so important in the modern game to get away from people when you win the ball. It looks like today was the first time he found it on a consistent level through the 90 minutes.”

Wenger on Welbeck: “He did well. I believe that he needs to develop his link play with our players but that is a bit normal. It’s sad that he couldn’t take his chance but overall every time he had an opportunity to find some space he looked dangerous. There are some things to work on with him to integrate him well into our game but I’m happy with his first game”. Wenger also spoke about the chance that fell to Welbeck when asked did Welbeck take the right option the Gunners boss said, “Maybe. Thank you for making me think about it.”

Pellegrini on the Referee: The City boss was critical of today’s match officials as he said “Today I think both Arsenal goals are clear fouls”. These comments may land the city boss in hot water with the FA. He also claimed a handball against Jack Wilshere as he angrily said “"The first goal was unbelievable. The referee didn't want to whistle," Pellegrini said. "And there was a clear penalty, Wilshere in front of the box, a clear penalty. I don't think this penalty was more clear than Skrtel and Liverpool."

Pellegrini on the result:  “very satisfied" with the point, but "very unhappy with the referee.”