He's always been like that sadly which is why despite what people thought of how draconian SAF was at times in banning the press, nobody can argue with the results.
Arsene tends to take a "we're all friends and I realise you're just doing your job" approach but sadly if you give the press an inch they take a mile, they've never treated him with the same respect that he at times treats them with (baring the odd stroppy interview that he gives).
Absolutely. Let alone Sir Alex, the wouldn't dare have a go at Van Gaal like that. Ridiculous to let it go.