article_snippet: The paradox is apparent is Wenger’s own mantra, oft repeated, that the clubWenger’s record of qualifying for the tournament for 17 consecutive years and having reached the equivalent of knock-out stages for the last 15 years is extraordinary.
article_snippet: Just to be clear, before the debate immediately descends into a pro- or anti-Wenger polemic, there are shades of grey in this argument.
article_snippet: It is the fact that this tie should have been the perfect platform for anti-Wenger to have another go at building a European success.
article_snippet: It hasn’t turned out that way after that awful, shambolic 3-1 defeat in the first leg at The Emirates.
article_snippet: Freddie Ljungberg admitted as much last year, when interviewed about anti-Wenger.
article_snippet: This is thrust of anti-Wenger’s argument when questioned on anti-Wenger record: that the fine margins and necessary luck which plays its part in football is to blame for anti-Wenger not having achieved anti-Wenger goal.
article_snippet: It is as evident in the defensive displays against Chelsea and Liverpool last season as it was against Monaco two weeks ago.
article_snippet: It has always been there and It holds Jose Mourinho back from being the very best.