Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended Arsene Wenger, who is under increasing pressure to end Arsenal's tropahy drought.
The Gunners have not won a trophy since their 2006 FA Cup success and there are fears that the club's drought will continue following Cesc Fabregas' move to Barcelona and Samir Nasri's expected departure.
Wenger has been criticised for his failure to bring in big names during the transfer window, but Dalglish believes the criticism is uncalled for given all the Frenchman has done for Arsenal.
"For me, Arsene Wenger has been fantastic for the football club. When they were in a bit of trouble, he guided them through it," Dalglish is quoted as saying in Saturday's newspapers.
"He has always been a fantastic seller of players (Emmanuel) Petit, (Marc) Overmars, (Thierry) Henry, (Patrick) Vieira, (Nicolas) Anelka. He has also got the best value for his club when they needed help financially.
"If Arsene was good for them then, when he was bringing in trophies, the only thing missing now is trophies.
"Arsenal have lost Cesc Fabregas, they look like they are losing Samir Nasri and have a couple of players suspended.
"But it will still be difficult. Whoever goes on the pitch for them will have the same principle. They will be formidable for us to play against.
"I think everybody appreciates and respects the way they play - not everyone can play that way."