Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits the pressure is getting to him. Wenger, who has shown signs of the increasing pressure recently, admitted he is tired.

He told French radio: "I have periods where I am tired, yes. It's true that the close season makes people think you're resting but it's during that that you work the most.

"I got in the habit of working all the time. I think I must have been lazy in a previous life and was punished to come back in a very tiring and stressing job.

"I'd like to go to Tahiti for a month but I can't. From time to time I would like to because I'm running out of time. Everyone gets older."

He added: "When I arrive at the gates of Heaven the Good Lord will ask 'what did you do in your life?'

"I will respond 'I tried to win football matches.' He will say: 'Are you certain that's all?' But, well, that's the story of my life."

He added: "The season is long. I am positive but you will say it's my job to be positive. I feel there is potential in the team and good mentality.

"We will be judged on the level of our game throughout the season. We are on the way up - we will tell if we get there in May."