Wenger takes blame for woes

ARSENE WENGER yesterday accepted responsibility for Arsenal’s decline and admitted the club’s supporters had every right to voice their displeasure at the failure to strengthen the squad.

“I think I’m responsible for the result and I’m very disappointed,” he said. “I stand up for that. The players had an outstanding attitude. We have accumulated disappointment and that has had a big impact on the morale of the team.

“We played 58 games and have had big players out — Fabregas has played 22 games, Van Persie 18. In the decisive moment we have never had the whole team together. We have to rectify things but even with money that is not easy.”