Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he can relate to how Brian McDermott feels after an incredible turnaround at the Madjeski Stadium.

Wenger watched his side fall 4-0 behind after just 38 minutes against Reading before a magnificent comeback led to a 7-5 result in the Gunners' favour.

Theo Walcott inspired the away side, scoring a hat-trick including a stoppage-time equaliser to take the match into extra time in a League Cup classic.

The Gunners boss said that he thinks McDermott should be proud of his team's performance and not dwell on the negatives.

He told reporters: "[Reading] had a fantastic first half. I know what it is to be pulled back when you're 4-0 up.

"It's happened to me as well. They should take credit from that performance and not be too disappointed.

Newcastle United infamously recovered a four-goal deficit against Arsenal in February 2011 in one of Wenger's lowest moments as Gunners boss.