Arsene Wenger blasts referees for some reason after Arsenal lose 10-2
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, left hugs with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadimum in London, Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
While Arsenal were all but eliminated coming into the second leg, the Gunners put together a solid performance until a single poor decision from the officials turned the match on its head.
Wenger, out of contract at the end of the season and seemingly edging towards the exit door after almost 21 years in charge, was angry that Theo Walcott was denied a penalty shortly after his goal had fuelled hope of a miraculous comeback.
Arsene Wenger conceded he is in a “very hard situation” after Arsenal’s wretched campaign hit a new low with a humiliating Champions League exit against Bayern Munich.
Taking possession wide on the right flank, Walcott advanced unchecked by the ponderous Bayern defence and, from an acute angle, he unloaded a powerful strike that flashed over Manuel Neuer’s unconvincing attempted save and into the roof of the net. I think what is awful is he’s offside, Lewandowski.
Lewandowski was shoved by Koscielny as he ran through in the 55th minute and Sidiropoulos, who had initially only shown a yellow to the defender, reached for his red card.
“I think it was unexplainable, it’s scandalous”.
The 67-year-old Frenchman was also the subject of protests from fans prior to the game at Emirates Stadium, asking for him to step down. “We have to stand up and give all kind of explanations but at the end of the day that is the reason for tonight’s result”.
There was still time for Douglas Costa and Arturo Vidal, who scored twice, to knick goals on the counter-attack and make it 5-1 on the night. Let us know in the comments section below!
“The final 20 minutes was hard”.
Arjen Robben was one of several Bayern Munich players to be rested at the weekend.
Arsenal will reportedly not allow Alexis Sanchez to join one of their Premier League rivals this summer, if the Chilean global leaves the Emirates.
Another last 16 adventure, during which Arsenal became the first English team to beat AC Milan at the San Siro, thanks to a long-range effort from Cesc Fabregas and an Emmanuel Adebayor goal.
Actually, the case could be made that it came to an end last week after a 5-1 schooling at the Allianz Arena.