Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was full of praise after seeing his side battle hard to overcome Brighton in their FA Cup fourth-round tie.
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The Gunners managed to secure a winner through substitute Theo Walcott, after the Seagulls had scored two equalising goals to push them all the way to the final whistle.
"Brighton made it very difficult for us and were sharper than us in the first half. They had a great spirit," Wenger said after the match.
"But in the end we had that little bit of extra quality to get us through. We did our job, but needed to fight until the end."
The Frenchman also revealed that his team selection could just as easily have backfired on him.
He said: "That is a gamble you take and you know it can backfire. You have to rotate knowing that if it doesn't work you will be accused of having made the wrong decision."
Wenger also faced several questions about Arsenal's transfer inactivity and insisted he will not be panic buying before the window closes on Thursday.
"You do not find them in the street, strikers who can play for us. We have strength in our team. It is difficult in January," he added.
"Realistically, I cannot tell you I will sign anyone tomorrow, or Tuesday, as we are not close to doing it."
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