Why Wenger’s lost in translation

ARSENE WENGER has never been one to mix his words, but admits sometimes they get lost in translation.

Last week, the Frenchman was fined a record £15,000 and warned about his future conduct by the FA following his outburst against Ruud van Nistelrooy, branding the striker ‘a cheat’ in the aftermath of Manchester United’s 2-0 win which ended the Gunners 49-game unbeaten Premier League record.

Alex Ferguson - who had been pelted with pizza and soup outside the dressing room area in chaotic scenes after the final whistle at Old Trafford - questioned why Wenger requested a personal hearing at Soho Square and then did not bother to attend.