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17/02/2008 13:48
Wenger Slams 'Disgraceful' Old Trafford Pitch
Arsene Wenger was highly critical of the Old Trafford groundsstaff following their FA Cup demolition at the hands of Manchester United, but stopped short of blaming the defeat on the "disgraceful" pitch.
Arsenal were played off the park last night, though the French manager suggested that it was a park that did not deserve to be played on at all.
"The groundsman had as bad a day as us," Wenger sniped.
"You will see us in a different shape when we come back and a different pitch.
"The pitch is a disgrace. You have players worth £20-25million and you cannot play a pass without it bouncing."
Wenger did admit that they were beaten by the better side on the night, but will doubtlessly be looking forward to more hospitable confines against AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
"It is difficult to find any positives from the performance, apart from the fact we do not have any more injuries," he said.
"Even before the sending off we never looked like we could come back.
"It was difficult. We did not seem the have the physical resources that were needed.
"We were not up to our level. We need to pick ourselves up quickly because we have a massive game on Wednesday and need to be at our best against Milan."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
Wenger Slams 'Disgraceful' Old Trafford Pitch
Arsene Wenger was highly critical of the Old Trafford groundsstaff following their FA Cup demolition at the hands of Manchester United, but stopped short of blaming the defeat on the "disgraceful" pitch.
Arsenal were played off the park last night, though the French manager suggested that it was a park that did not deserve to be played on at all.
"The groundsman had as bad a day as us," Wenger sniped.
"You will see us in a different shape when we come back and a different pitch.
"The pitch is a disgrace. You have players worth £20-25million and you cannot play a pass without it bouncing."
Wenger did admit that they were beaten by the better side on the night, but will doubtlessly be looking forward to more hospitable confines against AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
"It is difficult to find any positives from the performance, apart from the fact we do not have any more injuries," he said.
"Even before the sending off we never looked like we could come back.
"It was difficult. We did not seem the have the physical resources that were needed.
"We were not up to our level. We need to pick ourselves up quickly because we have a massive game on Wednesday and need to be at our best against Milan."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com