Arsene Wenger says Arsenal fans Negativity spreads like 'virus'

Arsene Wenger has compared the negativity directed towards him from sections of Arsenal’s support to a virus. 

‘I must say that the negativity comes very quickly — it is a virus that travels very quickly and goes very slowly,’ Wenger said, looking back on that day. 

The fans are often divided. Some often hold aloft banners at home games calling for him to leave, while others chant his name in support. 

‘I believe at the moment the vibes are positive,’ Wenger said. 

‘We are closer to the teams at the top. We have to continue to get to the next level. We have to create a positive environment and to do that we have to perform.