Gunners lucky to avoid upset by Stoke, admits Wenger

ARSENE WENGER admitted Arsenal were fortunate to avoid an FA Cup upset at home to Stoke City as the Championship side had a first-half goal harshly ruled out.

Wenger conceded Arsenal benefited from a decision by referee Neale Barry to rule out a strike from Ade Akinbiyi due to a push on Philippe Senderos when the scoreline was still goalless.

"I have seen it again and, for me, there was not a lot wrong in there. It was a bit of a strong shoulder charge but that's acceptable," revealed the Arsenal boss.