Arsenal news: I’m suffering after Liverpool ‘accident’ - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal and Wenger were heavily criticised after a poor performance at Anfield.

The international break allowed time for the club to digest the result and the Arsenal boss revealed he struggled in the aftermath of the defeat.

But he insisted his side have a chance to show the heavy loss was an ‘accident’ against Bournemouth this weekend.

Wenger said: “If it makes you happy that I suffer, I can tell you that you can be very happy. We have the opportunity to show that was an accident.

"There are teams not far from us who want to win the championship.

“We need to analyse well and respond well. We didn’t perform.”

Wenger then denied suggestions Arsenal were in the middle of a crisis.

He said: “What’s important is to focus on what’s in front of you.

“We had a performance like that a few years ago at Liverpool, we played them again one game later and beat them at the Emirates.

“Our performance was not good enough but that's sport. I love my players and I believe in my players.

“We want our fans behind the team. They can come to quick conclusions or they can see what’s happening and stand behind the team and that’s what we want.”