Arsène Wenger
Wenger - Media's focus can brainwash us
By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger believes that the media 'brainwashes' the public with the way it sets the news agenda.
The Arsenal manager has dealt nimbly with the 'Fourth Estate' since he arrived in England in September 1996 and has always enjoyed a cordial relationship with journalists. But Wenger feels that real footballing issues are sometimes brushed under the carpet while other matters are amplified beyond all reason.
William Gallas' challenge on Bolton midfielder Mark Davies hit the headlines this week but Wenger wonders why equally newsworthy incidents during Arsenal's double-header with Bolton have been largely ignored. He has seen it all before, of course, but the lack of balance in the media still surprises him.
"Fabregas had two clear penalties at Bolton and one or two here," recalled Wenger. "At Bolton there was what happened after [the penalty claim] when they [Bolton players] pulled his hair and stood on his neck.
"Why is no-one sensitive to that? Does that not make a story? You wonder why. We saw it three or four times when we watched the tape afterwards and we spoke about it. How can that not be a penalty?
"Today, we are all brainwashed by one or two main medias who decide what we have to talk about and we talk about that.
"When it becomes the main story you have to give your opinion about it. I can accept that but it doesn't always mean they are right. Some incidents they [the media] have not picked are sometimes more important than that. But I don't get upset any more. It just glides over me."
[Friday, January 22, 2010]
More Arsenal News
-
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Traore - My real dream is to play for Arsenal -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Speak to Stephen Hughes after the game! -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Win a prize during our post-match show! -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Win tickets while you watch on Friday night! -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Paddy Power's charity bet of the weekend -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
See Friday's press conference 'as live' -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Interact with Arsenal fans on Facebook Chat -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Lansbury - Now I must prove myself at Arsenal -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Bettorlogic Player Pro - Arsenal v West Ham -
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Player Stack: Arsenal v West Ham line-ups

