Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says it is a fact that his players get less rest between matches than their rivals in the Premier League's top four.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's trip to Southampton, Wenger countered claims from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho that the fixture schedule favoured Arsenal.

After their upcoming league matches against Southampton and Crystal Palace, the Gunners face four huge matches in the space of 12 February days - taking on Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Liverpool twice.