Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink believes there will not be another long-term manager like Arsene Wenger once his reign at Arsenal ends.
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Wenger, 66, has been in charge of the Gunners for almost 20 years and has won the Premier League title three times. “I think it depends on the club, on the philosophy, but he might…”
Giroud is a Catholic and has a tattoo on his right arm from Psalm 23 in Latin: “Dominus regit me et nihil mihi deerit” (The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want). “They are one of the biggest clubs in the league, but this year aren’t in the race for the title”.
Mathieu Flamini has issued a rallying cry to his team-mates ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
“Why? Maybe the instant result is required. It’s always good to have men who have a long period at a club”. “We do not analyse the character of the manager who sits on the bench on the other side.”More than a manager, it’s down to the characteristics of the players They have the same players”.
“If you change – and the manager has a lot of influence, let’s say, on yearly or half-year basis to sign, not to sign, or to sell – then that might cause a bit of irregularity in clubs”. With the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United not realistic title contenders anymore, Wenger would know this is his best chance in 12 years to bring home the elusive league title.
The victory means Chelsea are unbeaten in the league against their London rivals since October 2011 and prevented the Gunners from going back to the top of the table.
Arsène Wenger has received a huge double-boost before the game as Mesut Özil is once again available to play, and they could welcome back Alexis Sánchez as well from a serious hamstring injury that he suffered in November.
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Mohamed Elneny is still awaiting his Arsenal debut with fellow midfielder Francis Coquelin back in training following a knee injury but will not feature, nor will Danny Welbeck, Santi Cazorla (both knee) or Jack Wilshere (leg).
