Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal title glory with kids would be the pinnacle

03 October 2009 10:50
The Frenchman, who turns 60 later this month, is now the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history, taking the club to another level since arriving at Highbury some 13 seasons ago. However, Wenger knows despite all the success in the past - which included an unbeaten campaign on the way to the 2003/2004 title - another barren return come May next year would be a major disappointment. Related Articles * Watch Ukraine v England live online * Wenger: Henry could manage Arsenal * Wenger would support Walcott England selection * Complete TV guide * Premier League table * Premier League fixtures The Gunners boss has adopted a different methodology of faith in youth, developing raw talent into world-class stars like Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie rather than just simply looking to go out and buy the best. Yet so far it is a policy which has failed to deliver since the 2005 FA Cup. Wenger, though, remains pragmatic. "I think it [winning the title] would be the consequence of more patient work, and of a long build-up," said the Arsenal manager. "I believe as well you can say this team is like some former teams, that it is really red and white. "A lot of these players arrived at 16 and are now in the first team, and it is something fantastic to achieve that." Wenger added: "We have not won the Premier League (since 2004). To achieve it now would be like winning it for the first time again." Of all his achievements, Wenger believes the Invincible campaign stands alone. "After seven games this season, everybody has lost already and there are a lot of people who have invested a lot of money," he said. "I don't say it cannot be done again, but it is an exceptional achievement because it is not long ago - 2004 - and it shows that it takes something special to do that." Arsenal tomorrow host Blackburn - the opposition against which Wenger started his Arsenal career at Ewood Park in October 1996, with a brace from Ian Wright securing the first win under their new manager. Wenger, though, is not one for sentiment, instead pointing to the need for focus on what would be a sixth straight victory following the disappointment of successive Premier League away defeats to Manchester United and Manchester City. "Sunday is a good opportunity to continue our good run, to come back in the league because we have a game in hand," said Wenger, who will have strikers Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner available against Rovers. "We have played away four times at difficult places and are in a strong position, so let's take advantage of that. "That is all much more important than history."

Source: Telegraph