Wenger has respect for Pulis

There has been little love lost between the two coaches, whose tactical approaches are at the opposite ends of the footballing spectrum. Earlier this season, Stoke went as far as writing to the Football Association to complain over Wenger's comments they employed "rugby on the goalkeepers" with reference to Ryan Shawcross' and Robert Huth's challenges on Tottenham number one Heurelho Gomes. Wenger, though, insists he is not interested in adding any more fuel to the flames ahead of what is set to be an emotional return to Britannia Stadium for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who suffered a double leg fracture after a tackle from Shawcross there in February 2010. "You can have disagreements and respect," said the Arsenal manager. "I always give my honest feeling about things, that will never change. "I respect every single manager in the league." Arsenal recovered from the loss of Ramsey as they went on to win last season's game at Stoke with two late goals, but on Sunday they must again do without injured captain Cesc Fabregas because of a thigh problem. Wenger is expecting nothing less than a stern examination from the FA Cup finalists - with former Gunner Jermaine Pennant impressing on the flank to supply Trinidad & Tobago striker Kenwyne Jones. "When you look at the difficulty to remain in the Premier League, the fact Stoke were safe very early is great credit to them," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online. "They have played much better [football] this season, and maybe that is why they have done better as well. "There is a logic in the way Stoke build their team and you have to say Pennant has had a good season, delivering many balls for them." Last week's long-overdue 1-0 victory against Premier League leaders Manchester United blew the title race wide open, with Chelsea now only three points behind ahead of Sunday's showdown between the top two at Old Trafford. Should Chelsea win, or the match end in a draw, then Arsenal would, mathematically at least have a chance to overhaul the leaders and stake a late claim for the title. While Wenger accepts his young team's inconsistencies have proven their own downfall, with too many costly draws in a recent 16-game unbeaten run, the Gunners are not about to give up the fight just yet as they look to stay ahead of Manchester City to secure third place and automatic qualification for next season's Champions League. Arsenal are as long as 100-1 to complete what would be an amazing turnaround, but Wenger feels his team are worth a gamble. "Let's say objectively that we are in the title race, but with a 5% chance," the Arsenal manager said. "However, a top-level competitor takes 5%, and fights for it - that is what we have to show. "It is in the hands of Manchester United, but we have a little, little, little chance only if we win our games. "However, for Chelsea to win at Manchester United will be very difficult." Wenger added: "No matter how small the chance is, I believe what makes the pride and the quality of Arsenal is to fight with any chance we have until the end."