Intro:

Arsene Wenger has denied complaining about Juan Mata's transfer from Cheslea to Manchester United, insisting it was just an opinion.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal coach:

(responding to perceived criticism of Chelsea, when Wenger suggested that the proposed sale of Juan Mata from Chelsea to Manchester United was unfair, because Chelsea had already played Manchester United twice this season).

"And what I said was not a complaint, it was nothing to do with Chelsea. It was just a suggestion of 'Do you think it was right or wrong?'. I can accept that you have different opinions, completely. It was just an opinion and this opinion is not a complaint. People can think about it an say 'No, that is wrong. we think it's right as it is' and we'll accept it."

SOUNDBITE (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal coach:

(responding again to the issue of Mata's sale to Manchester United).

"I was asked a question, I gave an honest answer. I'm still naive enough to believe sometimes people are more interested in the ideas than creating conflicts. But no, it's an illusion."