Wenger backs young guns to land silverware

22 October 2009 14:27
Arsene Wenger celebrated his 60th birthday on Thursday by telling the Annual General Meeting he was convinced his young side could end their trophy drought this season. The Gunners boss addressed shareholders at Emirates Stadium, when he used the platform to once again champion the potential of his youthful squad. Despite an appearance in the Champions League final, Arsenal have not got their hands on any silverware since the 2005 FA Cup. Wenger, though, maintains that can all change come May 2010, his team having won six from eight Barclays Premier League games so far and looking well placed to reach the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition. "I know that we haven't won a trophy for four years, but we have been very close and I believe that this year the team will do it," said Wenger. "When I say that, it is not to please you, it is because I am really convinced of it. "This season we are ready to go for it in the Premier League, the Champions League and of course both the cups as well."

Source: Eurosport