Arsene Wenger admits he
distances himself from criticism after revealing he is made to feel
like he has 'killed' somebody.
Arsenal have failed to win a trophy for the past four seasons
and the situation has led to questions being raised over Wenger's
future.
The Frenchman has put his faith in youth this season and led his
team to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League and FA
Cup.
The Gunners will also finish fourth in the Premier League and
Wenger is satisfied with his side's achievements after brushing off
criticism of his decisions.
"When you look now at people assessing the situation, it has
just become ridiculous," said Wenger.
"Every year, every day you feel like you killed somebody.
"It is unbelievable. If you do not distance yourself from it you
think, 'What kind of world are we living in?'
"We lose to Manchester United, who have 10 times more resources
than us. But they are the best in the world. If you play tennis and
you lose against Rafa Nadal, you can still say you are a good
player.
"The way we have gone is to rely on a young team which goes to
the semi-finals of the Champions League and the FA Cup.
"It is not like we have lost against Cardiff - it is not as
though we have lost to a nobody.
"So I distance myself from the criticism. I look in the mirror
and think, 'Have you given everything, have you done the maximum
you can?'
"This club is in a fantastic situation. Look at its shape, its
financial situation and the quality of the squad - I'm pretty
envious if I am outside of this club.
"What we have achieved in the past six months is amazing. For
me, this is one of the best seasons considering where we were in
November."