WENGER BLAMES EDUARDO `DIVE` ON INJURY
Arsene Wenger has suggested that Eduardo dived to win a penalty against Celtic because he was 'cautious' after his horrendous injury.
The Croat tumbled despite not being touched by Hoops keeper Artur Boruc and converted the spot-kick for Arsenal's first home goal in their 5-1 aggregate win.
Wenger admitted it was not a penalty but made excuses for Eduardo because of his horrific broken leg.
"Having seen it again on television it doesn't look to be a penalty but we were likely to score the first goal and we always looked in control of the game," said Wenger.
"I believe it was not a penalty but I'm not sure if the keeper touched him. Eduardo might be a bit cautious because of the injury that he had. He might have jumped out of the way.
"I never asked in my life any player to dive to get a penalty but sometimes the player goes down because there is no way to get out of the way."