Arsene Wenger claims that he hates himself more than anyone after Arsenal lose but he can distance himself from how others feel about him.

• Wenger hates himself more than anyone after loss
• Tries to distance self from other points of view
• Claims others don’t understand the stress

Speaking after Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday, Wenger insisted that he’s just like anybody else when it comes to people hating him.

“I am like everybody – I prefer to be loved than hated but I can take a distance with that,” Wenger told Norwegian television channel TV2.

“I know as well it is not the person itself, it is the fact the manager does not win the games. They want to win and I can make a difference in that.

“I don’t take it too personally. In fact, I personally hate myself – the manager – more than anybody when I don’t win the games. I am a very bad loser.”

The manager continued, “People want to win. If you don’t win the championship, the FA Cup, the Champions League, it is absolutely disastrous. But if you look back in the last three years, we won the FA Cup twice and finished second, third and fourth.

“We are in the FA Cup final again. Overall, I believe we are not happy because you want to win absolutely everything.

“But you have to accept as well that Real Madrid has not won their championship for five years. They are big clubs – it is difficult. Liverpool hasn’t won it for over 20. Just because you turn up doesn’t mean you win. It is difficult to win.”

Arsenal’s poor season has resulted in the majority of Gooners turning on the manager. While some have been far more respectful than others, knowing that most of the people who are supposed to support you don’t want you in charge anymore must be tough to take.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City at the Emirates, Wenger reiterated his deep hatred for losing, claiming that others don’t understand the stress of his world.

“Very badly but unfortunately in a managers career you have to go through it,” he said.

“This week we have spoken about Aaron Lennon and mental problems but people underestimate the stress. You need to be a bit more balance because in life you have ups and downs. The only difference in our job is the ups are higher and the downs are lower.”

He added, “Yes because I love the positive side of it. I love to win and to prepare for something big and the hope to do well.”