Wenger slams fourth official
28 Nov 2007 - 07:32:33
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger slammed the "shocking" behaviour of the fourth official after being sent to the stands in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat by Sevilla.
The Gunners had already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League before the defeat to the Spanish side.
But Wenger was unhappy after being sent from the dugout during an ill-tempered match in which he made several complaints to the fourth official.
The Frenchman was finally dismissed after accusing Sevilla captain Daniel Alves of time-wasting in the second half.
"I'm not upset at all. I'm upset that we lost the game, that's all," said Wenger.
"The player was down, and when the guy ( the physio) came on the pitch he stood up - and two minutes later he was sprinting.
"Therefore I have been sent off. The referee came to see me and I asked him why I was sent off. He said he would explain after the game, and that is what happened. He could not give me any other reason.
"The fourth official was very busy throughout the game - that is the minimum you can say.
"I have played 100 games in the Champions League and I must say his behaviour was absolutely shocking.
"That is my opinion. I do not want us to talk about this for two hours - there was a football game tonight.
"I feel Sevilla deserved to win the game and congratulations to them."