Football pundits have suggested Simeone’s robust approach would not suit Arsenal’s pretty possession based footballing style but Hamman insists the contrast in philosophies between the two of them is exactly why the Argentine is the flawless choice for the Gunners at this moment.
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The Gunners are now three points ahead of the Citizen’s and know a win will secure a third place finish.
After Danny Welbeck’s late Valentine’s Day goal, it nearly looked destined that Arsenal would break their 12-year wait for a league championship, however, it was the losers that day that would have the last laugh in May.
Wilshere has not hidden his admiration for the 20-year-old, who has been a revelation since making his debut for the club in October.
Wenger was then asked for his thoughts on Leicester’s title triumph, and said: “They had fantastic team spirit and were very efficient defensively”.
Key Stat: Manchester City have lost more games against Arsenal than any other side (23) and have not beaten the Gunners since 2013. “You want to be in the Champions League”.
“I heard about that possibility (City) said Wenger”.
Spurs may be guaranteed Champions League football, but they will still be desperate to secure second place and finish above their bitter North London rivals Arsenal, as they’re three points ahead of them with two games to play as it stands.
However, Vardy’s goals come from a style of play that’s in vogue once again, quick counter-attacks, it’s reminiscent of how Arsene Wenger’s early Arsenal teams used to play.
He’s been absolutely fantastic this season, and aside from Leicester’s key cogs and Harry Kane has been one of the most influential players in the Premier League.
City boss Manuel Pellegrini has his work cut out lifting his players for the visit of Arsenal following the Sky Blues midweek defeat to Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Norwich and Sunderland both have a game in hand on the Magpies, though with Rafa Benitez’s side expected to win, they will both surely need to do likewise to keep themselves in with a good chance of beating the drop. “Tottenham had a good season, they didn’t manage to finish very strongly recently, but overall they had a good season, and they have a strong team”.
“No-one wants to be in the Europa League until the semi-final maybe. He will be out for six to eight weeks I think”, Wenger added.
“If I was just anxious about the Champions League I would change for all the games every important player”.
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“You always feel that you can do it better, especially for me”.
