Arsene Wenger: I'm hurt when Arsenal fans question this about my players

ARSENE WENGER has revealed he is "hurt" when Arsenal fans question his players.

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Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 this afternoon

crashed out of the Champions League in midweek - losing 3-1 in Barcelona.

Wenger's men came under fire for their lacklustre exit of the competition in the last-16 stage for a sixth successive season.

The Gunners recovered from that defeat to in the Premier League.

"We continued the level of performance against Barcelona.

"I like this group, I like the mental attitude, it has been questioned and it hurts me.

"When you work every day with them you see how much effort they put in.”

Arsenal host Watford in their next clash after the international break before a trip to top-four chasers West Ham.

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