UEFA rejected an appeal by Arsenal on penalties two match suspension imposed on manager Arsene Wenger. That way, Wenger can not assist "the Gunners' first two games in the Champions League group phase, which is against Borussia Dortmund and Olympiakos on 13 and 28 September.

"UEFA's Appeals Body rejected the appeal filed Arsenal and Arsene Wenger for two games sanctions imposed on the manager on the first leg play-off round of the Champions League against Udinese on 16 August," said UEFA.

"That way, Wenger banned duty at Arsenal's two closest matches in UEFA competitions, the Champions League group phase against Borussia Dortmund and Olympiakos on 13 and 28 September, according to the decision taken by the Control and Disciplinary Body on 22 August."

"The manager was rewarded a penalty for not obeying the initial decision of the Control and Disciplinary Body at the home game against Udinese, currently serving a ban Wenger accompany the team to do with Arsenal in the Champions League matches last season."

"Control and Disciplinary Body Arsenal also fined 10,000 euros (USD 120 million) due to inappropriate actions that they performed official during a match against the Italian team in north London last month," they said.

In the home game against Udinese, the Wenger sat in the bleachers. This is a punishment for his actions criticizing referee Massimo Busacca duel against his leadership on the second leg 16 of the Champions League between Arsenal and Barcelona, ​​last season.

Apart from having to sit apart from the team, Wenger is also prohibited from communicating with the assistant coaches, Pat Rice, who accompanied the team on the reserve seats. However, Wenger is thought to remain in communication with Rice through a third person, namely Boro Primorac.

Violations, the UEFA sanctions suspension to two games and fined 10,000 euros Wenger told Arsenal on 22 August. A day later, Arsenal appeal against the decision.

UEFA accept the appeal and delay the implementation of sanctions for Wenger. Wenger was able to accompany his team on the second leg play-off in Udine, on 24 August.