Wenger spoke yesterday for the first time since the incident and admitted he regrets his actions.
“Alan Pardew apologised because he was conscious I felt provoked in a disrespectful way in my area. I reacted and regret it, because you should never react. I accept his apology and life goes on.” said the Frenchman.
“It was a small disagreement where two managers had a heated disagreement. It was not the first time in English Football and I hope it won't be the last.”