Arsene Wenger may be at the opposite end of the tactical scale to Stoke's Tony Pulis, but he still respects him as a manager along with all the other coaches. Earlier this season, Stoke went as far as writing to the Football Association to complain over Wenger's comments they employed "rugby on the goalkeepers" with reference to Ryan Shawcross' and Robert Huth's challenges on Tottenham number one Heurelho Gomes.
"You can have disagreements and respect," said the Gunners manager.
"I always give my honest feeling about things, that will never change.
"I respect every single manager in the league."
The Frenchman is expecting is expecting a difficult game from the FA Cup finalists - with former Gunner Jermaine Pennant impressing on the flanks.
"When you look at the difficulty to remain in the Premier League, the fact Stoke were safe very early is great credit to them," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
"They have played much better [football] this season, and maybe that is why they have done better as well.
"There is a logic in the way Stoke build their team and you have to say Pennant has had a good season, delivering many balls for them."
