Quote Originally Posted by Bob Loblaw View Post
I'm not a fan of the rule myself.

It gives an unfair advantage to the away team in the second leg. If things are tied at the end of full time, the away team has the edge as any goal scored is effectively worth 1 point something goals.

I do think a golden goal or penalties is a fairer way to settle things when everything is level after the two legs have been played.

That said, the rule has been in place for a long time now and it should be a factor in your strategic preparations for two legged ties.

I'm not going to condemn Wenger for his quote today as I'd expect that he'd been asked for his views and just given them. However, I'd have much more time for those views if they were given in the aftermath of us benefitting from the rule.
I don't think the away goal rules apply in extra time. That would be patently unfair. If after 180 mins everything is level. then its as if the 2 teams are on neutral ground.....I think