Wenger takes 'full responsibility' for embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge

To blame? Arsene Wenger has taken full responsibility for the humiliating defeat at Stamford Bridge

Poor: Arsenal were desperately poor in the 6-0 loss to title rivals Chelsea

Brilliant: Chelsea were the better team from start to finish

'Yes, of course it's one of the worst days [in my career]. It's over after 20 minutes and it's a long game after that. You don't prepare all week to experience that kind of experience.'

'It's how we respond now on Tuesday night [against Swansea] and the best way is not to explain too much the mistakes.'

Wenger's side were 2-0 down within just seven minutes after goals from Samuel Eto'o and Andre Schurrle before the situation took a dramatic turn for the worse when Kieran Gibbs was sent off in the 17th minute in controversial circumstances.

Referee Andre Marriner believed that the left-back had handled to block Eden Hazard's effort on goal but it was in fact Gibbs' team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who was the guilty party. The England midfielder even admitted to Marriner that it was himself who should have been penalised, saying: 'Ref, it was me!', but the official remained unflinching in his conviction, ordering the defender from the field.

Furious: Wenger was celebrating his 1,000th match as Arsenal manager

Disbelief: Kieran Gibbs was sent off mistakenly by referee Andre Marriner - it was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who handled

Poor decision: Wenger thinks Marriner did not see the incident

Wenger said: 'I believe it was handball but the referee hasn't seen it. The ball went out and I think it's Chamberlain who touched the ball. I don't know who gave indication to the referee that it was handball but he has certainly not seen it. Of course. it's a huge disappointment today but we want to win the next game now.'

Jose Mourinho believed that the referee was correct in spotting the offence but urged the authorities to bring in technology to aid the officials in their decision making, with the Chelsea boss reiterating his desire for the 4th official to be granted access to video replays.

'The sending off is big ammunition for people like me who think one little screen can help,' Mourinho said. 'The penalty is a penalty, we know there is red card but it would nice for the referee and players to have a little screen could say: Chamberlain, not Gibbs.'

Buffer: The victory extended Chelsea's lead over Arsenal to seven points - though the Gunners have a game in hand