Wenger: Arsenal responsible for Premier League global appeal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says they've played a huge role in the Premier League's global popularity.
Ahead of Tuesday’s rematch with Porto in the Champions League, the Frenchman claimed the Gunners are a major reason why the Premier League is so popular and admired around the globe.
Wenger said: “We have done a lot for the way the Premier League is loved all over the world.
“The values we defend in the game are loved all over the world and the way we play makes the Premier League respected all over the world.
“What people do to and against us is down to the referees and the teams involved. But we try to play fair and we will continue to do that.”
As for their bid to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against the Portuguese champions, Wenger said: “Of course the game is massive. It could decide our future but the goal away from home could be vital and it eases the pressure a bit.”
Results & Fixtures
Matches
| Home | Away | Score | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun May 13th | |||
| Chelsea | Blackburn Rovers | 2 - 1 | 14:00 |
| Stoke City | Bolton Wanderers | 2 - 2 | 14:00 |
| West Bromwich Albion | Arsenal | 2 - 3 | 14:00 |
| Everton | Newcastle United | 3 - 1 | 14:00 |
| Sunderland | Manchester United | - 1 | 14:00 |
| Wigan Athletic | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 - 2 | 14:00 |
| Manchester City | Queens Park Rangers | 3 - 2 | 14:00 |
| Swansea City | Liverpool | 14:00 | |
| Norwich City | Aston Villa | 14:00 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Fulham | 14:00 | |
Tables
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 89 |
| Manchester United | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 89 |
| Arsenal | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 70 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 69 |
| Newcastle United | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 65 |
| Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 64 |
| Everton | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 56 |
| Liverpool | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
| Fulham | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 52 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -7 | 47 |
| Swansea City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -7 | 47 |
| Norwich City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 47 |
| Sunderland | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -1 | 45 |
| Stoke City | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -17 | 45 |
| Wigan Athletic | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -20 | 43 |
| Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 17 | 14 | -16 | 38 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | -23 | 37 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -31 | 36 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | -30 | 31 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 5 | 10 | 23 | -42 | 25 |
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Comments (4)
i agree with Arsene...the only problem is that he does not do pre-season tours. The global appeal for teams with skill and flair such as Barcelona, Arsenal and Brazil league is sky high. EPL is known for teams with industry and grit rather than skillful passing.
dabee is an idiot
DaBee....Yet another buffoon who reads English but does not comprehend it. The keyword moron, was "APPEAL" not fans.
Re read the article again. Then write and apologise that your English was not up to it hence your initial stupid response. Better still, go back to school and learn English all over again. Then next time, think before you write. Love ya.
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