Wenger admits Olympics doubts

A Great Britain side is set to compete at London 2012, despite the Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh national associations having stated their opposition.
Wenger feels a British team would be successful next year, but is wary of the effect it will have on the Premier League pre-season.
"They will do well, because it is at home and the focus will be there usually," Wenger said of a Great Britain side.
"In the professional game we see the Olympics football as an obstacle rather than as a motivation.

"I think the Olympic Games is not about football, it is about track and field.

"Football for me never looked to be a highlight of the Olympic Games."

Players under the age of 23 are predominantly used in Olympic squads, meaning Arsenal trio Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs could feature in the British side, while Wales international Aaron Ramsey is another Gunners player who could potentially be involved.

The Olympic football tournament is expected to finish before the Premier League season begins, but Wenger knows past tournaments have caused disruption for clubs.
"Usually they are at the start of the season, so it is a big problem for the professional football clubs," he added.