Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels their pride was restored after last night's 3-0 Champions League win over AC Milan.

The Gunners still bowed out of the competition 4-3 on aggregate, but Wenger was proud of their performance.

He said: "We restored a good performance tonight and we are disappointed because we touched qualification.

"We had the chances and we didn't do it, but we were very close. I felt that we suffered a bit in the second half physically because we gave a lot at Liverpool.

"When we tired in midfield we had no options on the bench and the regret I have is there.

"The players put in a faultless performance, with fantastic spirit and you can only congratulate the whole team."

Wenger added: "If you win 3-0 at home, you can only say well done to the players.

"You know that if you play 180 minutes and you miss 90, it is difficult at that level. We were very close."