English players are masters of diving, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger weighed into the debate about simulation in the Premier League by suggesting that English players may have become “the masters of diving” ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
Wenger was asked about the subject in his pre-match news conference before the north London derby against Tottenham.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino recently claimed football is about "tricking the opponent" following claims his players dived at times during the 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Wenger believes those comments have been blown out of proportion, he said simulation was an increasing problem.

“We have to get the diving out of the game,” the Frenchman told a news conference on Thursday. “I remember there were tremendous cases here when foreign players did it but I must say the English players have learned very quickly and they might even be the masters now.”

Alli has been particularly criticised after receiving his third caution for simulation. Wenger did not name the England midfielder but said there is a fine line between what is legal and what is not.

“I don’t encourage my players to dive. But sometimes you want your players to be intelligent, they have played a little bit with the rules, they make more of it on the penalty case,” Wenger said.