Wenger calls on Abramovich to provide moral leadership at Chelsea
AFP, April, 2005
LONDON (AFP) — Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich should step in and provide moral leadership at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said.
Wenger's call came after a week when Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was hit with a two-game Champions League touchline ban. Mourinho has also been fined by the Football Association for accusing Manchester United players of cheating' in their League Cup semi-final tie.
And Mourinho and Chelsea have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly 'tapping up' Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole.
Wenger declared: "I think it would be helpful (to hear from Abramovich). He sets the tone at that club. 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 insisted he ...