Wenger infuriates Arsenal fans by insisting they lost title playing in 'very difficult climate' at home... and claims they would have won it on away form (even though the stats still have Leicester at No 1!)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side lost their grasp on the Premier League title due to the pressure from angry fans at the Emirates.
Gunners fans groups are planning to voice their concerns during Saturday’s game against Norwich.
Wenger has urged supporters of his team to take Liverpool fans’ lead in gaining a sense of perspective amid growing discontent at a trophyless season
‘We lost the championship at home against the lower teams, but we played at home in a very difficult climate,' Wenger said.
'We have to realise that, away from home, we are championship winners. At home, against the smaller teams, we lost the league. This club does have special values though and one I've experienced over the years is to stick together and support the team.
'There's no success without that.'
The Arsenal boss risked further condemnation from his own supporters when suggesting they should follow the example of followers of Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Wenger said: 'Liverpool are a good example to follow. They're a big club. We are a very big club.
'Look, I can understand the frustration of our fans. But, despite that, they want to support our team.
'The best chance they can give our team is to be behind our team. Some groups of people try to manipulate our fans, and I believe apart from an agenda, a personal agenda, a big ego, there's not a lot behind it.
'This club has special values. But sometimes we must put things into perspective and see how the club's evolution has gone.
'Our expectation is higher and and so too is the frustration. When we built the stadium we had difficult financial years.
'We had to sell our best players and survive. We are out of that position and in a good position. But during that time it was difficult.
'I wish when I go the club goes higher up and wins the Champions League and championship every year.
'I will be the biggest supporter in the stand because I will feel I have contributed to that.
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