Tag: wenger
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Fenerbahce ponder Ozil reunion with Arsene Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is being linked with Erol Bulut’s position at Fenerbahce. Bulut is under pressure at Fener as they battle through a poor run of results. And BILD says Fener are considering removing Bulut and replacing him with a more experienced name. Wenger has been discussed, along with Fener icon Christoph Daum.…
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Arsene Wenger congratulates Ozil on Fenerbahce move
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the talent of Mesut Ozil after he secured a move away from the club. Ozil has been sidelined by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta practically since his arrival midway through last season. He was unable to reach a financial agreement with the club for a departure, until now. Ozil is…
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Arsene Wenger leaves door open for Arsenal return
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he’d be willing to return to the club if needed. Wenger has said he would return to the club. With Arsenal sat in 13th place under former player Mikel Arteta, Wenger was asked whether he would return to Arsenal to save the day. Wenger told NBC Sports: “If I’m…
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Ozil admits ‘many at Arsenal’ missing Wenger
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil says many at the club are missing former manager Arsene Wenger. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has failed to register Ozil for both the Premier League and Europa League this season. Asked whether he considers Wenger a father figure during a Twitter Q&A, Ozil responded: “He was really a fantastic manager –…
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I regret letting Chelsea sign French striker – Wenger
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confessed he regrets not re-signing Nicolas Anelka. The French striker had a spell with the Gunners between 1996-99 before moving on to Real Madrid, but he became available again in 2008 while at Bolton Wanderers. At that time Arsenal were struggling up front following injuries to the likes of…
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Arsene Wenger blasts Arsenal board, fans
Arsene Wenger has hit out at Arsenal’s board and the fans for the way he was treated during his final season in charge. Arsenal’s failure to challenge for top honours in Wenger’s latter days seemingly angered Arsenal fans, with a section of supporters very vocal in calling for the Frenchman’s departure. He told the Guardian:…
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Wenger admits staying ‘too long’ in Arsenal job
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he may’ve stayed in the job too long. Wenger left the Gunners in 2018 after a 22-year spell in charge which returned three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups, a Champions League final appearance and a new stadium. “Maybe I stayed too long,” he told The Times. “I don’t…
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Messi better team player than Salah – Arsene Wenger
Former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has described Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as a complete player who though constantly desires to score but recognises when to allow others do the finishing. Wenger who has been out of job since quitting Arsenal last year after 22 years at the Emirates, was reacting to misunderstanding between Liverpool duo…
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Former Arsenal coach, Wenger sets 2019 'return' deadline
Arsene Wenger has promised he will be back in football management at the start of 2019, but the Frenchman does not yet know at which club. The 69-year-old veteran boss ended his 22-year reign at Premier League side Arsenal at the end of last season but insisted at the time he was not yet finished…
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Arsene Wenger ‘disrespectful’ over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was “disrespectful” by talking publicly about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, say Borussia Dortmund. The Gunners are interested in signing the £60m-rated Gabon forward, who has been left out of his side’s trip to Hertha Berlin on Friday night. On Thursday, Wenger said Aubameyang would “fit in” at Arsenal. “We regard it as disrespectful…