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'He will fight'

Arsene Wenger will stay at Arsenal and fans should blame the players for their recent downfall, says Gunners legend Patrick Vieira

THE Gunners boss is under increasing pressure from supporters to leave at the end of the season

ARSENE WENGER is staying at Arsenal, according to Patrick Vieira.

The Gunners legend also reckons Wenger’s PLAYERS are to blame and need to look at themselves in the mirror.

 Arsene Wenger has faced a fan backlash after Arsenal's string of poor results
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Arsene Wenger has faced a fan backlash after Arsenal's string of poor resultsCredit: AP:Associated Press

The New York City boss said: “I know Arsene and he is not the type of person to throw in the towel and just walk out of  this situation.


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“He will fight for it because he is proud and he will give everything like he has been doing for the football club.

“It is true people have been putting a lot of doubt on Arsene's capability of coaching the team and managing the team but when you get to some situations you have to look at the players.”

Wenger axed Alexis Sanchez for the defeat against Liverpool last week and has also had star man Mesut Ozil on the bench for the last two games.

 Arsene Wenger has watched his side fall out of the title race and be embarrassed by Bayern Munich in the Champions League
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Arsene Wenger has watched his side fall out of the title race and be embarrassed by Bayern Munich in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images
 Patrick Vieira has backed his old boss to stay at Arsenal next season
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Patrick Vieira has backed his old boss to stay at Arsenal next seasonCredit: Getty Images

Vieira added: “I think some of the players have been letting Arsene down a lot. Coaches have responsibility but players have responsibility as well and when you are on the field, you can work all week about the game but when they are on the field the players have to fight, to jump, to compete and if you don’t do it then it is your problem.

“We can talk about Arsene but it is important for players to take responsibility and look at themselves in the mirror also.”

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