Wenger slams fixture compilers

(GSM) – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at the Premier League’s fixture compilers and Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after his side’s draw at Burnley (1-1).

The French manager laments the fact that Arsenal plays Hull City, who have not played since 12 December, on Saturday after away games on Sunday and Wednesday.

“The guy who organised the fixtures this season must have come out of a special school, because he is more intelligent than I am,” said Wenger.

“”I think the Premier League has a basic promise to organise the fixtures in a normal way.”

Hull’s week without a game was a result of Everton’s Europa League commitments, and Wenger believes his side have been unfairly treated.

“For sure, the fixture organisers have never played football, organising midweek games in a week when you have a Europa League programme,” said Wenger.

Wenger also criticised Wolves boss Mick McCarthy’s decision to field a weakened side against Manchester United.

McCarthy – with one eye on Sunday’s game against fellow newly promoted side Burnley – made 10 changes to his side at Old Trafford, and saw his side fall to a 3-0 defeat.

“We will have to compete with Manchester United over 37 games instead of 38,” said Wenger.

“I believe it is a problem for the international credibility of the Premier League, but it is not my problem, it is a Premier League problem.”