28 May, 2017
Wenger has not said if he wants to stay.
"It has been hard yes", Wenger said.
What's unclear is why Wenger is being so coy.
Arsene Wenger's new contract at Arsenal will be announced after next weekend's FA Cup final against Chelsea, according to reports. The competition has provided a buffer against fan protests, with Wenger lifting the trophy in 2014 and 2015.
Alisher Usmanov has made a £1billion bid to take control of the club and supporters chanted for Kroenke to leave as their frustration mounted in the second half. "You have been at the games, and you cannot say that the environment for the group of players was especially positive". "It is the technical department who is responsible for that".
Jurgen Klopp's side managed to cement their qualification to the Champions League by defeating Middlesbrough 3-0 on the final day of the season. The north London outfit will have to improve upon that next season, but is Wenger the man to lead the club forward?
Finishing fifth means Arsenal will play in the Europa League for the first time next season and missing out on Europe's premier tournament may not sit well with their star players.
"Last year we came close [to a trophy] but couldn't get over the line but playing in those sort of occasions and in those big games is important". "It's very odd because for 75 points we are one point short and of course you can look everywhere where we did drop points".
In a recent interview, Wenger also said that not all issues and politics are known to the general public and these issues have been hard for the players to cope with.
"With the history, the manager and the players at this club, it's slightly disrespectful if the only reason you come is that. Some other reasons where we will talk about another day". The impact of handing the Europa League winners a place in the Champions League has clearly done its job - and now it will be up to Jose's regulars to deliver in Stockholm - because of course, you cannot win anything with kids....
