Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told his critics to judge him at the end of the season after criticism following his side’s 3-2 loss at Stoke City.
Saturday’s dismal defeat to Stoke City at the Britannia stadium left the Gunners in sixth place and 13 points behind Chelsea after 15 games of the season.
Wenger has been under heavy pressure this season after a list of poor results and has now been questioned once more after the defeat to Mark Hughes’ side.
“We want to be judged at the end of the season. Not after every single game when emotion is very high,” he told reporters.
“Let’s get our stability back and see at the end of the season where we are.
“This is my 180th Champions League game and that shows something. Many of those were for this club.”
Wenger also insisted that his side much take criticism with a pick of salt and move on if they are to improve.
“We are professional footballers and football people, we have to cope with that [criticism],” he added.
“I am a competitive person. What is important is the next game and responding in a strong way. It is part of our job. We cannot always look for excuses.
“We are down. Everyone feels it. When you have a disappointment you have to respond in a strong way. You cannot guarantee you will never lose a game.
“But many teams will lose at Stoke. You have to be realistic.”
