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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger takes aim at referees AGAIN… while also having a dig at Alexis Sanchez and his fellow ‘big’ players

Gunners chief spectacularly slams both his own 'stars' and officials while discussing Barcelona's stunning comeback

Arsene Wenger needs to be put out of his misery by his Arsenal bosses

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ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has incredibly taken aim at referees AGAIN while also having a dig at Alexis Sanchez and his fellow "stars".

During Thursday morning's press conference the French chief, 67, was asked about the unbelievable scenes at the Nou Camp from last night.

 Arsene Wenger is under immense pressure following Arsenal's latest humiliation
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Arsene Wenger is under immense pressure following Arsenal's latest humiliationCredit: Reuters

On Barcelona's stunning, late 6-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Wenger amazingly had another dig at match officials, while essentially dubbing his players not "big".


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He said: "Last night, it showed the importance of two main factors - the referee and big players."

On Arsenal's Bayern Munich humiliation, Wenger added: "It is easy to assess the game.

 Arsene Wenger is still reeling from Arsenal'10-2 Bayern Munich humiliation
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Arsene Wenger is still reeling from Arsenal'10-2 Bayern Munich humiliationCredit: PA:Press Association

"We watched it and analysed it... as long as it was 11 vs 11, we produced a top level performance.

"After that, it became impossible when Koscielny was sent off."

Meanwhile, with fans calling for his head after his 20 years at the club, Wenger opened up about his future.

He added: "It’s difficult for me to judge. I work very hard for 20 years to make our fans happy and when you lose games I understand why they are not.

 Arsene Wenger is under such intense pressure, it's hard to see him keeping hold of his job
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Arsene Wenger is under such intense pressure, it's hard to see him keeping hold of his jobCredit: EPA

"I am not capable to judge that, but you have to accept different opinions.

"I don’t work for my image, I work for this club. How will I be judged, in one way or the other is not my problem.

"I love this club, I am loyal to this club and make the right decisions for this club.

"I will continue to do that. If I cannot do that I will not be here."

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