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Wenger not going anywhere – ‘Retiring is dying’

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Arsene Wenger rubbished the notion that he could give up management if his two-decade reign at Arsenal ends, saying that “retiring is for young people”. The 67-year-old is yet to announce whether he will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium this summer, …

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PSG contract offer ‘fake news’ – Wenger

Paris, France | AFP | Under-pressure Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed as “fake news” reports that Paris Saint-Germain had offered him a two-year deal at the French champions. The Frenchman is facing a fan backlash at Arsenal after a rotten run of form and British tabloid The Sun said on Monday …

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Bayern blitz leaves Wenger with nowhere to hide

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Bayern Munich condemned Arsene Wenger to more humiliation as 10-man Arsenal were eliminated from the Champions League with a crushing 5-1 defeat amid furious protests against the beleaguered Gunners boss on Tuesday. Aiming to stage an incredible recovery from a 5-1 first leg deficit, …

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Five things we learned in the Premier League

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Tottenham Hotspur closed to within seven points of leaders Chelsea and Manchester City stayed in touch after defeating basement club Sunderland but Arsenal lost ground in the race for a top-four finish with a defeat by Champions League place rivals Liverpool. Here are five …

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When love turned sour for five managerial icons

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger and Claudio Ranieri who guided Leicester City to the unlikeliest of titles last season are facing rocky futures for different reasons. Wenger — whose side tackle non league Sutton in the FA Cup on Monday — is in the spotlight …

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Mourinho v Wenger – the rivalry in quotes

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  As Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger prepare to resume their rivalry this weekend, AFP Sport recalls some of their most famous exchanges:   Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho meet again this weekend. There’s no ❤️ lost between the …

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Wenger anniversary underlines slipping standards

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Arsene Wenger memorably announced his arrival as a revolutionary force in England by banning his players from eating sweets, but the Arsenal manager’s reign has turned increasingly sour as he marks the 20th anniversary of his appointment. Arguably the most significant agent of change …

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Fresh Arsenal fan backlash lies in wait for Wenger

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger will be forced to confront renewed supporter protests at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as he attempts to stop Arsenal’s troubled season imploding in the final weeks. A number of fans’ groups are planning to mark the visit of struggling Norwich by …

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