Alonso claims goal

Last updated : 28 October 2008 By Al Campbell
Alonso's 10th minute strike took a deflection off the back of Jose Bosingwa on the way in but the midfielder was quick to claim the goal as his own.

"It was my goal," he said to reporters after the final whistle.

"The shot was on its way towards the goal when it was deflected but that happens, that's part of football and you have to cope with these things when they go for you and when they go against you.

"I could have had a second goal as well when the ball hit the post but the main thing is to get the three points.

"It was very important for us because in the last few seasons in the league we have been coming here and we haven't had the best results.

"So we are really pleased to get the result and to take the three points."