Arsene Wenger said Arsenal were playing in a "hostile environment" at home as they failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Arsenal finished the season with a 3-1 win despite playing with 10 men, but Liverpool's simultaneous victory meant Wenger's side finished one point outside the top four for the first time since he took over the club in 1996.

"It is annoying but we had a spell during the season that was difficult and it was difficult for me in my personal situation," Wenger told Sky Sports after the game.

"We were playing in a hostile environment. The players came back stronger in the last two months and I'm very proud of them for doing that."