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Arsenal stars are ‘untouched by negativity’, insists Wenger

Arsenal stars are ‘untouched by negativity’, insists Wenger

Arsene Wenger has claimed his stars haven’t been affected by the criticism levelled at them this week because they are so used to it.

The Gunners boss and his players were given plenty to think about this week by fans and pundits as they drew 3-3, after leading 3-0, with Anderlecht in the Champions League at the Emirates on Tuesday.

But the Frenchman has insisted he is used to the comments which have been directed towards him since the result and believes his squad remain positive.

"If you are 3-0 up and get [pulled] back to 3-3, you always get the same [criticism]," Wenger said.

"I have managed 2000 games and can anticipate what people will say. If you defend and get back to 3-3, people will ask why you defend and not continue to play a normal game. If you continue to attack, people ask why you attack. It is so predictable.

"We are very positive inside the camp. We are not touched by that [the negativity]. Inside the camp we are very positive and are not touched by that. When we do not win, we are not happy. The rest, we can live with."

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