"This team has been punished in the past seven weeks more so than any team I have seen since I arrived in England 11 years ago," said Wenger.

"Every single decision has gone against this team in every single game recently. That is why, for me, there would be no better victory than this one if we were to win it.

"I don't mind that I'm questioned. I would prefer that I'm questioned than the players.

"The decisions that have been made damage the confidence of the team and then you become more vulnerable."