Wenger labels Spurs "liars"

The North London derby is one the best fixtures in the Premiership. Full of passion, excitement, controversy and now squaring-up contests between the mangers. Wenger and Jol were nose to nose, eyeball to eyeball and the assitant ref was like a boxing referree keeping them apart. Extraordinary! And the reason why? Because Spurs scored whilst two Arsenal players were down injured.

The "rule" about putting the ball out of play when players are down injured is accepted by all footballers worldwide. OK we all have to accept that sometimes players just don't see this and sod's law they go and score. This is what the Spurs camp are saying anyhow. Wenger does not accept this. He says, "their first goal was a disgrace. They lie when they say they didn't see it. I can't believe they didn't see it. Of course they lie. I find it very disappointing and it is a shame that a thing like that can happen."

I have the utmost respect for Wenger and can understand why he is angry. However I think it unnecessary that he should label Spurs as liars. Henry's behaviour on the contrary was exemplary; not only is he a great player but now also a great diplomat. He said that Arsenal had the right to be angry at the time but that he also accepts what Carrick and Davids told him after the game that they did not see Arsenal's players injured. Wenger could learn a few lessons from his captain. I hate to think what he would have said had Arsenal lost the game.