"I was very pleased. To go a goal behind at Arsenal then get a point shows the quality of our performance," the new Baggies boss said after the 1-1 draw at Highbury.
"It was also great credit to our attitude and commitment. We knew we'd be under pressure.
"Russell Hoult made some good saves in the first half then made a mistake for their goal. But we didn't let our heads drop.
"We didn't let them steamroller us and we got our reward. Now we can build on this."