"Never go toe-to-toe offensively against Arsenal. They will drag your defense down to their level and then beat you with their vast experience!"
What did this mean? It meant that when playing against Arsenal, a team's defensive level would be severely dragged down by them, eventually allowing them to score. It was a helplessly sarcastic remark.
Some media outlets appealed to Wenger, "You should really focus on your defense. You can't keep playing like this—the older fans' hearts can't take it!"
The Times also weighed in: "There's a popular saying in football: Attack wins you fans, but defense wins you games.
"But if Wenger's team wants to win more trophies and make a mark in Europe, they must focus on defense.
"A team with a problematic backline, even if they can play some thrillingly brilliant games and win some highly satisfying victories, will find it difficult to maintain their form long-term and win championships.
"Especially in cup competitions!"
