WENGER UNDERSTANDS FAN REACTION
Arsene Wenger can understand the frustrations of Arsenal's fans when things do not go all their own way.
The Gunners moved up, temporarily at least, into third place in the Barclays Premiership following a 3-1 win over Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite sweeping into the lead through Tomas Rosicky after just 12 minutes, Arsenal were frustrated for long spells by a determined City side who levelled before the break through DaMarcus Beasley.
Inspired by a brilliant 25-yard strike from Cesc Fabregas, Wenger's men finally got back in control and wrapped up the three points when Julio Baptista netted with 10 minutes left.
However, there were spells during the match when sections of the home faithful got on the back of the team.
Wenger fully understands. The Arsenal manager said: "The crowd does not irritate me, no.
"With a professional player you have to deal with that.
"People coming here pay good money and sometimes they let their frustration out.
"People are impatient. They want to win. When we do not win as quickly as they want, they get frustrated.
"It is down to us to transport them to a different world."
City boss Stuart Pearce believes the constant demand for success can prove a double-edged sword.
He said: "That is the nature of the Premiership now.
