I dont understand how the media and pundits rate Wenger, whilst at the same time have no expectations of him.
Example, imagine a parent interacting with two kids both of which are in school. One is capable, and one not. The good student gets a B on his test when he usually gets A's - the parent scolds him. However, the poor students who usually gets F's gets a D - he gets praised. The parent should theoretically hold both kids in the same regard, but given the different capabilities, the parent has lower expectations of the lesser capable kid and will make excuses for him.
This is the case with the media, pundits and Arsene Wenger relative to other managers. When Wenger loses against Barcelona, its 'oh its Barcelona, what did you expect'. But at the same time the pundits and media dont 'expect' Atletico Madrid to lose - they actually believe they can be competitive and even win, which they did. Its obvious on a subconscious level the media and pundits hold Wenger and Simeone to different standards - Simeone is capable and thus there are high expectations of him. Whilst Wenger is un-capable and there is low (or no) expectations of him. Why are Wenger and Simeone not being held to the same standard? Why are excuses being made for Wenger? Excuses that dont apply to Simeone?
This is the irony and of it all. The Wenger disciples dont really expect Arsenal to win or be successful, yet at the same time they talk up Wenger and defend his position
Which is it? Is Wenger a brilliant manager who should he held to high standards? Or is he a limited manager who needs excuses made up for his inability to succeed relative to other managers???????? You can have it both ways - yet the media, and pundits have it both ways. They have low expectations of Wenger, yet talk him up as a brilliant manager at the same time...............WTF
