Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could face further UEFApunishment

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Arsene Wenger's instructions may again land him in trouble with UEFA.

17 August,2011 09:35 am

Arsene Wenger may face further disciplinary action from UEFAafter communicating with the Arsenal bench during the 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win over Udinese.The Arsenal boss was in the stands serving a one-match touchline ban and was sending messages to assistant Pat Rice via coach Boro Primorac.UEFA warned the French manager at the break he was contravening the rules.Wenger did not attend the post-match news conference later.Arsenal had checked with UEFA that Wenger, who had been punished for abusing Swiss referee Massimo Busacca in the last-16 defeat to Barcelona last season, could send messages to the coaching staff via another member of the Arsenal camp.The Gunners were at times outplayed by Udinese, although the only goal of the match was scored by Theo Walcott after four minutes.The England winger said Arsenal were in a great position and keen to move on from the sale of Cesc Fabregas this week.Weve just got to carry on, he said. Its time to move on. He was a great player for the club but hes gone.We still have some very talented players in the squad here and we believe we can achieve something this year.Were in a great position but its far from over. We didnt finish it off.But we dug in and gave absolutely everything. Thats two clean sheets in a row now, and were capable of winning over there.Walcott also said he wanted to play a more prominent role in attack.It was nice to get the goal. I want to get more goals this season, he added.It was a great ball from Aaron Ramsey.Hopefully the boss will play me up front now, I dont know. I could have had a couple more but the keeper made some spectacular saves.Were going to find it difficult over there but were very happy with the result.Defenders Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou [both hamstring] picked up injuries during the match.