Jose Sa says Wolves must take confidence from both their FA Cup win at Grimsby Town and performance at Arsenal in December when preparing for Wednesday’s return fixture against the Gunners.
The Premier League leaders are in town this week, and while many of the nation’s eyes will be on the title race, Wolves have their own job to do, and just two months ago pushed Arsenal to the final kick, before losing to a last-minute own goal.
Sa had a watching brief that night, and he followed Sunday’s Grimsby win from home, but both brought positives which give him hope that the Old Gold can hold their own against the side at the summit once more.
On Arsenal up next
“All the games are tough in the Premier League, but of course Arsenal are leading, so it will be a tough game for us. They have a very good defence, I took a lot from the way they defend, they are very good, so it’s a big strength of theirs.
“They have good players and a lot of quality, even up front. I spoke about defence but up front they have a lot of quality, so it’s a tough game. I didn’t play there [in the away game], but we played well. We lost at the end, 2-1, but all the team fought until the end.”
On watching Grimsby from afar
“It was very messy. It was a difficult game for everyone. I wasn’t with them, but of course I followed it and it was very, very difficult with the conditions. Our team showed very good character and we won, so of course everyone is happy.
“We are trying and will fight in every game to get something. The FA Cup is a trophy that everyone wants to win, and we are fighting. In Portugal it’s the same, the cup is very important too, and of course everyone wants to win it, like here with the FA Cup.”
Santi Bueno firing us into the @EmiratesFACup fifth round ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/nIXFT6Nw8s
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On the draw at Forest
“I was very happy to help my teammates get a point at least. We knew that it was a tough game because they are a very good team, with very good players. In the end 0-0 was good for us, and we’ll take it.”
On a difficult season
“It’s been very tough for everyone, even for me. I cannot say too much about it, just that it’s very difficult. I don’t like to lose; I like to win and help my teammates. In this moment it’s difficult to help.
“Rob has helped us a lot. We had a difficult period, but with Rob we seem happier. I’m not saying that we weren’t happy with Vitor, but it was difficult. We have to take the best of everyone, so we need to take the best from Rob and fight and get some points.”
