Wenger: Boring boring United

Arsene Wenger has admitted Manchester United deserve their place in the Carling Cup semi-finals – but he does not think much of the tactics used to win it.

After falling behind to lone striker David Bellion’s 19-second strike, Wenger’s youthful Arsenal side lacked the physical presence to force their way through a United rearguard reinforced by a five-man midfield.