Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised his side's 'spirited performance' after they beat Stoke City 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Two goals from Robin van Persie earned the win for the Gunners after Peter Crouch had cancelled out Gervinho's opener.
"Overall it was a good, spirited performance and the crowd feels that this team wants to do well because they stood behind the team again and that is very positive," said Wenger. "They feel that the team is ready to put effort in.
"Of course Robin with the two goals deserves a massive credit but I feel Gervinho as well had a very lively game, a very influential game."
The win has moved Arsenal up into seventh place in the Premier League table, while Stoke have slipped down to ninth.
