By Myles Palmer
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WHAT A STORY !!!!
Arsene Wenger is the only man in England with the balls to challenge the silent billionaire of Stamford Bridge.
Somebody had to do it !
With impeccable timing, Wenger has said we should now hear from Roman Abramovich, the oligarch who owns the world’s richest team.
“He sets the tone at that club,” said Wenger on Friday.
“Of course, he is very powerful and they have the advantage of having rules which only they have.
“That’s why I think that the way he wants to lead the club is important for English football and the Premier League.”
Wenger made it clear that he respects what Jose Mourinho’s side has achieved on the field of play
“They’ve been very efficient and hungry,” he said.
“But every club has its values and I would like to hear a voice at Chelsea come out and say what they really want to be in England and how they want to behave.
“I feel we are missing that voice but it’s important for English football as they will be leading club in the coming years.
“I’ve made mistakes and Ferguson has made mistakes as we’re all under pressure in the heat of the game.
“But voices come out from our clubs afterwards, showing our values and how we want to behave. I feel that has not come out from Chelsea.”
Maybe Arsene and Roman will get together over a couple of vodkas on the 20th.
I hope that Chelsea v Arsenal will not be controversial.
Whoever loses should accept defeat gracefully.
April 1st 2005