Wenger can understand Best addiction

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who eradicated the drinking culture that existed at Highbury when he arrived in 1996, admitted he could understand the addiction George Best battled.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who eradicated the drinking culture that existed at Highbury when he arrived in 1996, admitted he could understand the addictions George Best battled against.

“Firstly, it was part of the culture of the game at that time. Also I feel we are not all equal in front of addiction,” he said.

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