Arsenal coach Arsen Wenger continues to face criticism over substitution blunders blamed for Sunday’s 2-1 loss to arch-rivals Manchester United. Wenger made a huge blunder when he substituted Russian winger Andre Arshavin with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin leading to the humiliating loss at the Emirates Stadium. A slow first-half performance by Arsenal saw Antonio Valencia heading United into the lead, but Wenger’s injury-hit side gave a far better account of themselves in the second period and equalized when Robin van Persie finished off a move that swept the full length of the pitch. But sluggish defending by Arshavin saw Danny Welbeck’s goal further sink Arsen Wenger’s side. This may not have been as humiliating as Arsenal’s 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford in August, but the consequences for Wenger could be even more damaging if he is unable to stamp out such open signs of dissent from players and fans alike.

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