Wenger victim: No one suffers punishment like us, claims downcast Arsenal boss

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Wenger even claims there has been a conspiracy.

Scroll down to read more:

Down and almost out: Wenger feels the pressure as his season starts to fall apart

The Arsenal boss, who admits their title ambitions will be over if they fail to win at Manchester United tomorrow, said: "This team has been punished in the past seven weeks more so than any team I have seen since I arrived in England 11 years ago.

"Every single decision has gone against this team in every single game recently. That is why, for me, there would be no better victory than this one if we were to win it.

"I don't mind that I'm questioned. I would prefer that I'm questioned than the players.

"The decisions that have been made damage the confidence of the team and then you become more vulnerable." Arsenal trail leaders United by six points and his comments will put referee Howard Webb under intense scrutiny.

Not that Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson is averse to putting pressure on officials.

He faces an improper conduct charge for recently criticising Martin Atkinson and referees' chief Keith Hackett.

Wenger believes the decision of Mike Dean to award Birmingham a last-minute penalty at St Andrew's on February 23 triggered a series of events that caused them to lose their grip on the title and a possible Champions League semi-final.

The Frenchman added: "The one turning point might have been Birmingham. We weren't going for the cup this season —we were going for the championship and for the Champions League. We can think, 'What can we change now?' We can talk and talk, but that changes nothing."