Wenger rejects quit claims
After Manchester United, Arsenal face Aston Villa and Manchester City in the league
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Friday, 07, Nov 2008 10:40
Arsene Wenger has rubbished claims he will quit Arsenal.
Wenger is facing one of the biggest challenges of his career ahead of tomorrow's clash with Manchester United.
The Gunners will be without several stars for the game at Old Trafford including Robin Van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor while Theo Walcott and skipper William Gallas are doubtful.
Defeat against United could leave them nine points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and Liverpool.
Ex-Gunners goalkeeper Bob Wilson claimed the criticism aimed at Wenger could lead him to walk out of the club.
But Wenger, whose side are without a win in their last three games, insists he will not quit even if Arsenal fail to win a trophy this season for the fourth year in a row.
"No, I love it here," the Frenchman said.
"In my decisions always what's first is the interest of the club, not what the media will think. I am proud of the decisions that I have made.
"Every single team has more experience than we have. I don't believe strength is linked with experience. It is linked with desire, with talent, with intelligence.
"You can be intelligent at 18 or 20 and be stupid at 30. Every club and every player gives us a different problem and we have to be strong enough to find a solution."
Arsenal blew a two-goal lead against rivals Tottenham to draw 4-4, and followed that up by losing 2-1 to Stoke City last Saturday.
The Gunners' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League were dented after they wasted a hatful of chances on Wednesday in the 0-0 draw with Fenerbahce.