Wenger wants more from his entertainers

Arsene Wenger signalled his determination to ensure Arsenal are known for their expansive football rather than their indiscipline as he challenged his side to show their mental strength against Newcastle tonight.

Wenger has issued a qualified apology for his team’s loss of self-control at Old Trafford last weekend, while insisting that the strident criticism of his players’ behaviour had been a media-led “over-reaction”.