Arsene Wenger: We need to keep the negativity in check

Arsenal had a poor game against Fulham on Saturday, but the manager believes that the negative reaction and criticism needs to be kept in check.

“We live in a world now where you have to accept the critics and a definite conclusion from everybody,” said Arsene at his press conference.

Wenger also acknowledged that the loss was down to Fulham playing a very good game.

“We had a bad game at Fulham and you must give credit to them because they played very well.”

There has been widespread criticism of the 1-0 loss at Craven Cottage in most media outlets. But Wenger understands it is part of the football industry.

He is also positive that his squad has the required strength and ability to return to form this week against FC Twente and Newcastle United.

“No matter how good you are in life, players are human beings, it can happen that you are caught for 20 or 30 minutes.

“But I know my squad is good, my team is good, our spirit is good. We are intelligent enough to know we did not play well, but we know as well we have the needed quality to respond.

“Your desire is to play well and win. No matter how much experience you have, if you don’t play well you have more chances to lose than to win.”

Personally, I agree with Wenger, you don't win or lose a season on one game.

Surely this loss, and the negative reactions, will have galvanised the spirit of this Arsenal side.

Arsenal fans, and indeed the whole of the football world, must be looking forward to this weeks two games to see just how the Gunners bounce back and answer their critics.