Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes victory over Aston Villa quiets the critics.

Wenger admits the knockers have been getting louder in recent weeks.

"I hope this gives us a bit more quietness for us to prepare our next game. It was a very important day for Arsenal Football Club," Wenger said.

"I am very happy for the players because they have a good attitude and want to do well.

"We went through some difficult times so it was important first to show that we are united, determined and focused to win the game, and we were.

"We were a bit nervous - I concede that - because we are a lot under pressure, we had our backs to the wall and had to win the game."