The Gunners have won just two games from eight in the
Premier League this season and the Frenchman admits that
he is perturbed by the amount of goals they are conceding
Arsene Wenger admits he has "big concerns" over Arsenal 's
form after a 2-2 draw with Hull City left them trailing league
leaders Chelsea by 11 points.
The Gunners were indebted to Danny Welbeck for his late
leveller but they couldn’t find a winner, with their best chance
falling to Nacho Monreal in the dying moments.
And although a point was salvaged, Wenger says he is
worried about his team’s displays this season.
He told reporters: ”It is a big concern we have only won two
games, especially with the goals we are conceding.
“I think the performance was quite good, we put ourselves in
trouble because we gave two goals away. We put the heart,
the effort in until the last second.”
Controversy surrounded Hull’s equaliser as Mohamed Diame
appeared to tug Mathieu Flamini back as he embarked on his
run and Wenger suggested it was a poor refereeing decision.
“The first goal is for the referee,” he added.
“The second one is for us.”
“Disappointing afternoon. 80 per cent possession, one point.
Very disappointing result.
“We are unlucky with the referee on the first goal, but can only
blame ourselves on the second. I cannot fault the effort, the
heart but the defensive concentration was missing on the
second goal.
"You cannot give goals away like that.”
Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners over Crystal Palace at Selhurst
Park at the same time to retain their lead at the top of the
table, and Wenger admits the gap to the Blues is worrying.
“Of course, it’s a big concern,” he stated. “The other teams
win games and we don’t.
“Sometimes the team that takes the initiative doesn't win. We
tried our best and we can only look at ourselves.”
Wenger did have some positive news, though, confirming Jack
Wilshere will be fit for selection for Wednesday’s Champions
League trip to Anderlecht, after hobbling off the pitch injured in
the second half.