ARSENE WENGER reckons there is little chance of
Arsenal's Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb of being overturned
despite the on-going 'doping' scandal.
The Gunners host Bayern Munich tonight currently bottom of Group F following loses in their opening two European ties.
Dinamo earned an unexpected 2-1 victory last month, where Arsenal had forward Olivier Giroud sent off.
Afterwards, it emerged Dinamo midfielder Arijan Ademi had failed a drug test.
The 24-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes, is now subject to UEFA disciplinary proceedings and is set to have his B sample tested, the result of which has not yet been made public.
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NO GOOD: Wenger does not expect Arsenal's defeat to Dinamo Zagreb to be overturned
And Wenger has been left less than impressed by the whole saga.
"We didn't perform well in the first two games, we were a bit unlucky as well, having watched the games again," he said.
"When I saw that the players of Zagreb were doped... when you don't play at your best and your opponent is doped, it is difficult."
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NOT GOOD: Arijan Ademi failed a drug test
Wenger continued: "Well the rules are the rules and I cannot change that. I don't think the result is really under any threat.
"We have to wait now to wait and see what comes out of the second (doping) control (test)."
Wenger is expecting a response from his side on Tuesday night as they look to haul themselves back into contention for qualification following some impressive domestic results since losing 3-2 at home to Olympiacos.
The 24-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes, is now subject to UEFA disciplinary proceedings and is set to have his B sample tested, the result of which has not yet been made public.
NO GOOD: Wenger does not expect Arsenal's defeat to Dinamo Zagreb to be overturned
If that is positive also, he could be face a suspension but there are no sanctions against clubs from UEFA unless two or more players fail doping tests.“Well the rules are the rules and I cannot change that”Arsene Wenger
And Wenger has been left less than impressed by the whole saga.
"We didn't perform well in the first two games, we were a bit unlucky as well, having watched the games again," he said.
"When I saw that the players of Zagreb were doped... when you don't play at your best and your opponent is doped, it is difficult."
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NOT GOOD: Arijan Ademi failed a drug test
"We have to wait now to wait and see what comes out of the second (doping) control (test)."
Wenger is expecting a response from his side on Tuesday night as they look to haul themselves back into contention for qualification following some impressive domestic results since losing 3-2 at home to Olympiacos.
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