The Ivorian defender knows very well that they would be up a creek without a paddle now were it not for the heroics of the returning Spanish keeper.
Apr 30, 2009 3:57:48 AM
Kolo Toure tipped his hat to Manchester United following their 1-0 defeat in the first-let of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday, but was even more effusive in his compliments for Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.
The Gunners have a lot of work to do after losing and failing to score an away goal, but it could have been all but a lost cause had the Spanish shotstopper not made a string of sensational saves in the first-half.
"We met a brilliant Manchester United team," Toure told local reporters in his post-match comments. "They were on top of us, it was not easy to come here and win, we tried our best but they were also good and very dangerous.
"However, we will be much better in the second leg we will have probably have Clichy and van Persie back so that will be a big plus for us.
"We know they are a great team, we will have to create and be more adventurous so it is open again.
"We think we can do it. We need to perform to our best level to win the tie.
"Almunia had a good game and kept us in the tie so next Tuesday you will see a better Arsenal."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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