Arsene Wenger claims Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium has
quashed their title hopes.
The Gunners have already dropped eight points at their new home,
after draws with Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Everton and
Newcastle.
A further setback at Bolton on Saturday had Wenger all but
conceding the Premiership title, but the Frenchman is adamant that
his team's form away from home is not his chief concern.
"Away from home this year we have done well. But we have gone to a
new ground," said Wenger.
"Manchester United or Chelsea would drop a few points at the start
if they did that - and that's what has happened to us.
"It is not completely illogical. We have just moved in, and we have
slipped up, four times we have drawn 1-1.
"But if you look at the games, the other teams had one shot on goal
and we had 28. That will not happen forever, don't worry."
Wenger was also critical of the approach of visiting sides to
Arsenal's new home, accusing them of 'building trenches' in their
own half.
"It is dangerous for the game. When we go 1-0 down the opposing
teams build trenches in their own half," added Wenger.
