Arsene Wenger wants more accountability from Premier League officials.
In the wake of Sunday's disappointing 2-1 loss to Manchester City, the Arsenal bench boss took aim at the work of the officiating crew, claiming that both City goals should have been ruled offside.
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After Theo Walcott had given the Gunners an early lead, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling flipped the script on the contest, a pair of second-half tallies making the difference for a home side that was, admittedly, better on the day.
That said, Sane seemed to be leaning inches offside before he accepted a David Silva pass and went through on goal for the equaliser, and the Spaniard - standing in a clear offside position when Sterling let fly for his winner - made a motion toward the ball that could, on another day, have been ruled as an interference with play.
Dismayed after the final whistle, Wenger made his feelings known with a comment that is sure to go down among his many greats:
Wenger: "We conceded two offside goals. The referees are protected very well, that is right, like the lions in the zoo."
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) December 18, 2016
Premier League referees are contractually not allowed to speak with the media after matches.
