Arsene Wenger Mocks Critics And Reacts To Arsenal Sack Calls

 

Arsene Wenger has dismissed the cries of Arsenal supporters who made it clear they want him to step down during the Gunners' 1-0 win at West Brom.

A banner reading, "Arsene thanks for the memories but it is time to say goodbye," was visible in the away end. While Danny Welbeck's goal eased the pressure on the manager who saw his team beat Borussia Dortmund after losing to Manchester United, Wenger still faced plenty of difficult speculation after the game.
He jokingly refuted calls for his head, reported by James Nursey of the Mirror:  Continue after the cut...
I started to manage a team at the top level in 1983. If I am completely useless tactically, I am a genius (because) I can hide it very well. Look, in (each of) the last 15 years, we are qualified for the last 16 in the Champions League. Give me another club who has done that. I think we have shown extreme consistency and that’s all we can do.

  

Wenger continued by acknowledging a topsy-turvy run for the north London outfit: "We've had ups and downs in the league—yes, it's true, but you only come back again when the spirit is strong and healthy and united inside the club."

Arsenal dominated a Baggies side who never got going at the Hawthorns. The Gunners appeared more productive in the latter half of the pitch with Olivier Giroud back in the side, who had runners Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez supporting his presence through the middle. Arsenal racked up 17 attempts at goal, hitting the target on just six occasions, reported by WhoScored.com.

West Brom forced Damian Martinez into just one save from nine attempts, allowing the 22-year-old stopper an extremely comfortable Premier League full-match debut. Saido Berahino hit the bar with a close-range header, but it rarely appeared as if Alan Irvine's team would breach Arsenal's rearguard, which was galvanised by the return of Laurent Koscielny.