Arsene Wenger sat awkwardly in front of the microphone, squeezing his fingers with frustration like a smoker on a long haul flight.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his team to ignore people writing them off as no-hopers after crashing out of the FA Cup 1-0 to Blackburn and show their true character against European giants Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger offered no excuses after his side crashed out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn.

Arsenal 0 Blackburn 1

Chelsea 2 Blackburn 1