Saturday, 19 November 2016

History is against Arsenal but defiant Wenger paints optimistic picture | Amy Lawrence

The Gunners have not enjoyed their recent meetings with Manchester United at Old Trafford and their mindset has to be right on Saturday

The last visit to Old Trafford left Arsène Wenger stern faced, forced to admit to feeling like a “bitter loser” as he strained to summon an explanation for a deep disappointment. It was not easy to digest a flaky performance that would be pivotal in the hunt for the Premier League title. From a position to breathe down Leicester City’s necks, Arsenal ended up choking.

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