Irish Sunday Mirror

RAMSEY: WE OWE WENGER

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the job. It would be a bit ridiculous for my future to depend on one game.

“There’s no perfect way to go. I just want to do well for this club. After that, it’s down to the board members.

“Am I the right man to take this club further?’ That’s for me to decide as well. It’s not about popularity. It’s about competence.”

Wenger, who confirmed Mirror Sport’s story that his future will be decided this week, added: “This is one of the proudest moments of my career because no one gave me a chance.

“I’m proud to have won seven of these cups. I’m proud having done this – winning the championsh­ip without losing and winning seven FA Cups.

“We were outstandin­g from the first minute. This team has suffered. They’ve united and responded.

“I said last week this team will be in the championsh­ip with one or two good buys. They showed strength and unity and played spectacula­r football today.”

And on his future, Wenger said: “We have a board meeting on Tuesday. And on Wednesday or Thursday it will be clearer.”

Alexis Sanchez’s future could also be ironed out this week, with the Board still talking over an improved offer. He looked worth more than the proposed £200,000 per week when he gave the Gunners an early lead.

Even though Diego Costa levelled after the break, Aaron Ramsey headed the winner 13 minutes from time.

Match-winner Ramsey said: “I’m really happy for the manager. He deserved this. Hopefully, he’ll be here next season. We all owe him a lot.”

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said: “The goal after three minutes should gave been disallowed for a clear handball. But then, our start wasn’t good enough. Arsenal started better than us.”

 ??  ?? RARE SIGHT THIS SEASON: Arsenal supporters wanting their boss to stay
RARE SIGHT THIS SEASON: Arsenal supporters wanting their boss to stay
 ??  ?? GOALDEN BOY: Ramsey
GOALDEN BOY: Ramsey

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