WENGER UNDERSTANDS FAN REACTION
Arsene Wenger can understand the frustrations of Arsenal's fans when things do not go all their own way.
The Gunners moved up, temporarily at least, into third place in the Barclays Premiership following a 3-1 win over Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite sweeping into the lead through Tomas Rosicky after just 12 minutes, Arsenal were frustrated for long spells by a determined City side who levelled before the break through DaMarcus Beasley.
Inspired by a brilliant 25-yard strike from Cesc Fabregas, Wenger's men finally got back in control and wrapped up the three points when Julio Baptista netted with 10 minutes left.
However, there were spells during the match when sections of the home faithful got on the back of the team.
Wenger fully understands. The Arsenal manager said: "The crowd does not irritate me, no.
"With a professional player you have to deal with that.
"People coming here pay good money and sometimes they let their frustration out.
"People are impatient. They want to win. When we do not win as quickly as they want, they get frustrated.
"It is down to us to transport them to a different world."
City boss Stuart Pearce believes the constant demand for success can prove a double-edged sword.
He said: "That is the nature of the Premiership now.
"I do not think there is a team this year that has not been booed at home at some stage. Probably Manchester United and Chelsea might be the exception, but the rest of us have all experienced it where they do not know when the next win is coming.
"Sometimes there is a bigger picture, but people pay good money."
Pearce quipped: "The next time I go to the theatre I am going to let some thespians have it. It might make me feel better and then I will claim I pay their wages when I leave."
Fabregas doubled his tally of league goals with a fine volley to cap a memorable few days for the 19-year-old, who also netted against Bolton on Saturday and was nominated for both the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.
Wednesday's victory also all but secures Arsenal's place in the Champions League again next season - a fitting stage for the young midfielder to continue to display his talents.
"There is more to come from him," declared Wenger, who has used Fabregas no fewer than 50 times this season. More
The Gunners moved up, temporarily at least, into third place in the Barclays Premiership following a 3-1 win over Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite sweeping into the lead through Tomas Rosicky after just 12 minutes, Arsenal were frustrated for long spells by a determined City side who levelled before the break through DaMarcus Beasley.
Inspired by a brilliant 25-yard strike from Cesc Fabregas, Wenger's men finally got back in control and wrapped up the three points when Julio Baptista netted with 10 minutes left.
However, there were spells during the match when sections of the home faithful got on the back of the team.
Wenger fully understands. The Arsenal manager said: "The crowd does not irritate me, no.
"With a professional player you have to deal with that.
"People coming here pay good money and sometimes they let their frustration out.
"People are impatient. They want to win. When we do not win as quickly as they want, they get frustrated.
"It is down to us to transport them to a different world."
City boss Stuart Pearce believes the constant demand for success can prove a double-edged sword.
He said: "That is the nature of the Premiership now.
"I do not think there is a team this year that has not been booed at home at some stage. Probably Manchester United and Chelsea might be the exception, but the rest of us have all experienced it where they do not know when the next win is coming.
"Sometimes there is a bigger picture, but people pay good money."
Pearce quipped: "The next time I go to the theatre I am going to let some thespians have it. It might make me feel better and then I will claim I pay their wages when I leave."
Fabregas doubled his tally of league goals with a fine volley to cap a memorable few days for the 19-year-old, who also netted against Bolton on Saturday and was nominated for both the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.
Wednesday's victory also all but secures Arsenal's place in the Champions League again next season - a fitting stage for the young midfielder to continue to display his talents.
"There is more to come from him," declared Wenger, who has used Fabregas no fewer than 50 times this season. More
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