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Wenger doesn't expect action

18 Dec 2006 - 09:26:47

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not expect to be punished by the Football Association despite being sent to the stands in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Portsmouth.

The Frenchman was fined £10,000 for his November touchline altercation with former West Ham boss Alan Pardew only last week.

But Wenger doesn't believe his actions at the Emirates Stadium - when referee Steve Bennett failed to award Gael Clichy a free-kick for a perceived foul in the first half - will result in further action.

"I complained because I didn't feel it was a free-kick but I didn't use any bad language," he said.

"It didn't disturb me too much and I don't expect to be banned. Do you want me sent to jail?"

On the match where the Gunners fought back from two goals down, he added: "I have had some disappointing draws this season but this was not one of them.

"Portsmouth began the game quicker and better than we did, but I was pleased with the way my players came back.

"At half-time I told them to play higher up the pitch and to raise the tempo. I know we conceded another goal soon after half-time, but I felt we were playing much better.

"I was pleased with the way my players responded. I have had many teams in my career, but I don't know of many who would have shown the determination and come back the way that this young team did."