Wenger claimed United do not
'dominate' games like Arsenal despite being 16
points
ahead
Tuesday, 3 March
2009
Arsene Wenger has claimed that Manchester United
do not 'dominate' games like Arsenal despite being 16 points ahead
of the Gunners.
United have won nine of their 26 Premier League games this
season by a 1-0 scoreline and a developing a reputation for doing
just enough to win matches.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have won just four games 1-0 this
season and have drawn their last four games 0-0.
"It's a fine line," said Wenger. "I have watched Man United get
an opening here and there and they are a great side. But I don't
feel they dominate the games like we do.
"The trophies flow in for them at the moment so it's all natural
for them. Winning everything is not realistic because it has not
been done yet.
"But for them it is still possible, so you have to consider that
they could be the first team to do it. But I still believe it is a
bit early to say that."
Arsenal face West Brom on Tuesday night with the chance to move
within three points of fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Martin O'Neill's men missed the chance to go eight points clear
when they threw away a two-goal lead at home to Stoke last
weekend.
"Stoke's comeback was a very big surprise," said Wenger. "I
think Villa have lost a big opportunity to put us eight points
behind and we want to take advantage of that.
"At the moment, there is pressure on Villa, on us and everybody.
Maybe not only Villa are catchable."
