Wenger hints at acquiring defensive reinforcements

ARSENE WENGER appeared to hint at a U-turn on his transfer policy after his distant Premier League title hopes were finally buried at the Britannia yesterday.

Wenger is considering whether to splash the cash on defenders this summer as he reflects on six years of frustration without a trophy.

Arsenal have conceded the most goals from set plays this season and once again their frailties were laid bare against their bitter enemies Stoke.