Wenger's assertion that ""we didn't get a demonstration of football"" from Chelsea and that the home side ""have a lot of tricks"" by utilizing fouls to break up counter-attacks drew a rebuke from Ballack on Monday night.

The Germany captain criticized Wenger when claiming the Arsenal manager ""always says things like this when he loses to find an excuse"" and, in response to comments regarding Chelsea's style, that ""football is not possession of the ball and playing a nice pass - football is about winning games"".
But rather than respond to Ballack, Wenger instead sought to take the media to task for what he perceived as unfair handling of a press conference in which he also praised Chelsea for their efficiency and resolute defensive performance.
""I was full of compliment and praise for Chelsea after the game,"" Wenger said. ""I find it completely unfair from the press that you take one word from my press conference to turn it.""
Wenger's description of Aston Villa as a long-ball team following a Premier League draw in January also drew a furious reaction from opposite number Martin O'Neill, who described the jibe as an ""appalling insult"".
""You did that at Villa, you did that at Chelsea,"" Wenger continued. ""If you look at the intent of my press conference it was positive to the opponent. If you want, we can have a press conference and I can say nothing, don't worry.
""As for (Ballack's comments), I am long enough in England to know that the team who wins can say what they want. They are right. It is my job to take a distance from that and analyze the game in a calm way with a cool head and to analyze what is right.''
Wenger added: ""I have to live with all the conclusions that Chelsea are a much better side, but I believe what I believe.''
(Source: Soccernet)