Quote Originally Posted by Syn View Post
That's what I mean about his assumptions being wrong. He believes that Arshavin is still a top player that was capable of producing a match-winning moment. He probably believed that Oxlade was about to tire. But what happens on the pitch doesn't correspond to what he assumes. I mean it's logical to pack only t-shirts when you go on holiday to Estonia in Winter if you believe the weather is going to be brilliant. Empirical evidence would suggest it's stupid though. That's what I mean when I say Wenger is a smart guy - he might be smart with his theory, but doesn't put enough weight on considering what is actually happening.
Logic would say an 18 year old guy who has just provided an assist against the current champions to level it up, will probably find a way to combat any tiredness. I find it illogical to rely on assumptions. And I'd say what you're arguing, isn't someone being smart - smartness would take all of it in to consideration.