Playing football was like fighting a war; it was a fight between the teams' morale. In his face-off with Henry, George Wood's successful defense greatly boosted the Forest players' morale; it told them that they were not inferior to Arsenal. Even the opponent's captain, their strongest forward, was unable to get an edge over Wood. In the face of the Forest team, the rest of Arsenal would be the same!
Soon after, Arsenal adjusted. In the 67th minute, Wenger replaced Pennant, who was not performing well, with Ljungberg. Even though the young man was Nottinghamian, he received the most jeers from the spectators when he was fielded. He was a player nurtured under Notts County, Forest's rival.
Next, Wenger replaced Bergkamp, who had been completely clamped down by Wood and Albertini, with Reyes. As Reyes was entering the field, Wenger pulled him aside and told him to relay one thing to Fàbregas: "Keep your cool."
