Arsene Wenger takes credit for Unai Emery’s Arsenal success and backs successor to challenge for Premier League
After losing to Manchester City and Chelsea the Gunners are just four points off the pace after winning seven league games on the spin
ARSENE WENGER has told his Arsenal replacement Unai Emery: I’ve left you with a decent squad.
The Frenchman left the club six months ago after winning three league titles and seven FA Cup triumphs over 22 years in north London.
Arsenal have won 11 of their 14 matches in all competitions under the Spaniard and fans are starting to lavish praise for his ‘EmeryBall’ style.
But Wenger, 69, who still keeps an eye on the Gunners’ results, says he deserves credit for the legacy left behind.
Asked if Arsenal can sustain a credible Premier League title challenge, Wenger said: “Yes, why not?
“You know when you look at last season we had at home a championship run because we won 15 games – two draws and two defeats. It was away from home where we were not good.
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“But overall the quality is there. We went to the League Cup final went to semi-finals of the Europa League, which we could have won.
“The strengths of the team were there. They have a chance. At the moment, we have some other teams who look very strong as well.
“I’m a supporter. When Arsenal win I am happy. I worked very hard and dedicated my life for this club, to be in good shape when I left.
“I think that is what I did. I want Arsenal to win matches."
Wenger was speaking at the launch of the Twinning Project, which will try to encourage Premier League clubs to send coaches into prisons to reduce reoffending rates.
He has even agreed to accompany close pal David Dein on one visit as the ex-Arsenal vice-chairman continues his crusade around the UK’s 118 jails.
SunSport columnist Ian Wright spent time at Chelmsford jail as a teenager for motoring offences and he has called on Premier League players and coaches to work with prisoners.
West Ham have agreed to the scheme and Wright, 54, said: “The initiative will try to give people the chance to change and not re-offend when they come. Everyone deserves a second chance in life.”
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