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This player my biggest regret and shame – Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says selling Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid was his biggest football regret. Anelka established himself as one of Europe’s most-promising young strikers after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain as a 17-year-old in February 1997. The Frenchman won the Premier League – FA Cup double during his first full season and was…
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I could’ve left Arsenal for Man Utd, Real Madrid – Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he could’ve taken charge of Manchester United. Speaking in a new documentary film, which is out in cinemas this week, Wenger has explained how he thinks something may have been “broken” after he guided Arsenal to an unbeaten Premier League season in 2003-04. The Frenchman has revealed that in…
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Arsenal’s Invincibles above everything I won at Man Utd – Alex Ferguson
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Arsenal’s Invincibles outstripped anything he achieved over his managerial career. Ferguson made the claim when paying tribute to Arsene Wenger in a documentary about the former Arsenal manager. In 2003-04 Arsenal did what no team in the top-flight had done since Preston in 1888-89 – survive an…
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Arsene Wenger describes his Arsenal exit as ‘a funeral’
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has hinted that he was sacked by the club in May 2018. Wenger, in his new documentary, said “it was not really” his decision to step down after 22 years in charge. The Frenchman also described his Arsenal exit as “a funeral”. During his stint with the Gunners, Wenger won…
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Players back World Cup changes – Arsene Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he has the players’ support for a World Cup every two years. Wenger is pushing the change, despite burnout fears from some players. He told La Repubblica: “The players are with me. I want to group the qualifiers in one or two international windows and leave the players with…
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Wenger optimistic about Gunners squad under Arteta
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said the club’s current boss, Mikel Arteta, has a “quality” squad. Wenger, however, expressed sympathy over the Gunners’ difficult start to the new season. Arsenal faced both the reigning European and Premier League champions in two of their first three fixtures. Before Saturday’s narrow 1-0 win against Norwich City…
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Best thing is to stay away from Arsenal – Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he won’t be returning to the club anytime soon. Despite now watching on as a fan, Wenger has still stood firm on his promise to stay away from the Emirates even as just a visitor. “Would I return to the Emirates Stadium? I always said to myself that I…
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Wenger: Stupid PSG mentally collapsed after City loss
Former Arsenal boss Areene Wenger slammed PSG’s players as “stupid” after their Champions League defeat to Manchester City. Wenger believes PSG’s second-half collapse was due to their poor discipline. Speaking about Riyad Mahrez’s free-kick, Wenger told beIN SPORT: “From the defenders turning their back, it’s between Paredes and Kimpembe. Why do you lie a guy…
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I speak to Guardiola, Wenger whenever I can – Henry
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry admits he is always in touch with former managers Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola. Henry had the privilege of playing under Wenger at Arsenal and under Guardiola at Barca. The Frenchman recently stepped down as coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons. Henry told FourFourTwo: “Whenever I see a coach,…