Gunners boss Arsene Wenger insists he will not change his
footballing principles despite his side's mediocre start
Arsene Wenger has warned disillusioned
Arsenal
fans that he will never sacrifice his principles despite a
barrage of criticism over his team’s alarming slump.
Incredibly, some supporters have called for his departure and
defeat at home to Manchester
United on Saturday would signal the likely end to Arsenal’s
title challenge.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper coach Bob Wilson even claimed Wenger
is prepared to walk out after 12 years at the club if his
lightweight team are continually criticised. But Wenger, ridiculed
for branding Stoke’s players ‘cowards’ after their victory over
Arsenal last weekend, insists he will not change.
‘I don’t turn to anyone when things are difficult, I rely on my
experience,’ he said.
‘I know what is important for the team to do. 'I have a contract
and usually I don’t break them. I am very proud of what my players
do and I am very proud of the job I am doing as well, even if
results are not as good as we want.
'There are no alarming signs. I love it here. 'I don’t question
my commitment at Arsenal and I always put the interests of the club
first. 'I stick to what I believe is right and I am quite relaxed
about that.
'In any career you have moments that go well and moments that go
less well. ‘I would not exchange my position with any other manager
because I believe in our qualities.
'You are not God when everyone says you are and you are not
miserable when everyone says you are.' The truth is somewhere in
between.’