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Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists it is ridiculous he should be criticised for utilising loan players to supplement his squad.
Last week Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger branded the system "indefensible," suggesting loans between top-flight sides either be banned or that players should be allowed to face their parent clubs.
More media scrutiny followed after Everton beat the Gunners last weekend to set up the chance to move into the top four on Saturday with a victory at bottom side Sunderland, and there appears to be a growing focus on the loan deals Martinez made at the start of the season.
But the Spaniard dismissed any criticism being aimed in their direction.
"I accept everyone's opinion but the loan system has to be part of the game," he said.
"Clearly from our point of view the loan system was vital as we needed it to finish our squad and to criticise that would be ridiculous.
"If you can be creative with the way you can use your resources that is part of the game.
