Arsene Wenger used his farewell news conference as Arsenal manager on Thursday to urge his successor to \u201crespect the values of the club\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Frenchman departs after a final game at Huddersfield Town on Sunday and was in reflective mood as he contemplated his 22 years in charge.<\/p>\n
Speculation is intensifying over who his successor will be with British media reporting that Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and former Arsenal captains Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira among leading contenders.<\/p>\n
Asked for his advice to the new man, Wenger said: \u201cRespect the values of the club. I would like him to bring his own ideas.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a chance for the players to see something different. But, on the other hand, I will say respect what has been built here.\u201d<\/p>\n
In spite of his many achievements, Wenger will depart on a low with Arsenal losing a seventh consecutive away game on Wednesday, 3-1 at Leicester City<\/p>\n
It was their worst run in more than half-a-century.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Arsenal are looking to end their embarrassing record of being the only side in the top four tiers of English football not to pick up an away point this year.<\/p>\n
Wenger, however, still believes the club is in good shape for his successor.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe players\u2019 attitude was great last night,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cThey were fantastic. There is a special bond in this team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is something waiting to come out that is special. Hopefully that will come out next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger said he is unsure about his immediate plans, but has been linked with a position as general manager at Paris St Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you stay for such a long period, you question if it is time to go now or not,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe live in a society where people want big change always, you know. I don\u2019t know what I will do. Maybe go to Russia.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have some work to do in France (next week) on Monday, Tuesday. On Thursday, I will come back and clear my office. After that, I don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wenger also used the occasion to look back, saying that while he considered his 2004 \u2018Invincibles\u2019 team the best of his reign, he was at his most productive between 2006-2015.<\/p>\n
The \u2018Invincibles\u2019 went through the 2004-2005 season unbeaten. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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