Wenger on defensive for substituting ‘kid’

ARSENE WENGER was forced to defend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s substitution during yesterday’s defeat to Manchester United after Robin van Persie openly questioned the decision to replace the youngster.

Van Persie was filmed shouting “no” when his teammate was replaced by Andrey Arshavin three minutes after setting up Arsenal‘s equaliser at the Emirates Stadium.

Home supporters were also upset and their anger increased when Arshavin appeared to be at fault for Danny Welbeck’s winner as he allowed Antonio Valencia to cut inside and set up the strike.