Wenger has no case for defence after Arsenal defeat

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England October 25, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

LONDON (Reuters) - It was an all too familiar sight for Arsene Wenger as Arsenal threw away a lead to lose 2-1 at Swansea City on Sunday and the Frenchman acknowledged his flaky team are becoming a cause for concern.

It may only have been their second Premier League defeat of the season but Wenger's side have now lost nine points from a winning position, more than any other top-flight team, indicating it is a bigger problem than simply poor form.