The blaming of the pitch is a common excuse in the world of football. The Wembley playing surface has come under scrutiny in recent years for falling apart. It has been common for managers to use this excuse for the last ten years. In December, after losing to Manchester United at Old Trafford, Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Arsene Wenger both blamed the pitch for their loss. But the thing about the pitch is that it is always the same for both teams.
