Arsene WengerBy Ihab Itani & Rafael Demetriou

“I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art.”

Introduction Nicknamed Le Professeur because of his studious

approach and encyclopedic knowledge of the world game, Wenger possesses an Economics degree and can speak seven languages.

Wenger won the Premier League and FA Cup double in his first full season in North London.

He backed that up with another double in 2002

Created the team of ‘Invincibles’ that remained unbeaten throughout the entire 2003-04 season and of course won the league

One of the long serving managers along with Sir Alex, Wenger has been in control of Arsenal since 1998.

Wenger’s Strategy Wenger has made a name of himself over the years of

bringing in underachieving players at little cost and turning them into superstars ( Henry, Anelka, Fabregas, Van Persie).

Even though the players are young Wenger always looks for quality.

Long-term thinking ( trying to balance Arsenal’s financial situation).

Even though Arsenal sold big names to save up money, Wenger always finds a way to have them fighting for the top four (criticism).

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Leadership and styleWenger leadership style is geared towards

people development, and he achieves the overall goal. He creates and provides development opportunities for his players.

Creation of a unified team.

Leader of the club not just the team ( Uefa Financial rules)

Wenger defines Arsenal ( Arsenal supporters under the age of 20 don’t know Arsenal without Wenger).

Taking over Wenger forced Arsenal to upgrade their training facilities.

The medical facilities have been up graded as well. ( Equipment and more qualified staff).

"Arsene insists that everything is done to the second. He times everything. If you are doing a certain exercise for 30 seconds, it is 30 seconds not a second more or less."

Strong diet restrictions. ( Heavy drinking and gambling)

Despatched “deadwood”.

One of his imminent projects was to make Arsenal the fore front of youth- academy.

Style of play Wenger likes to deploy 4-3-3 or 4-5-1 and he is

a strong believer in having a strong midfield that holds plenty of possession.

His decisions are based on productivity, work rate, ethical values, fitness, qualities.

Criticism 7 years without any silverware

Critics, fans, and former players growing frustrated-calling for Wenger to either change his strategies or walk out.