Arsenal set to offer manager Arsene Wenger a new contract until 2014

Arsenal are set to offer Arsene Wenger a new deal which will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2014. Barring an end-of-season collapse by both Chelsea and Manchester United the Gunners are poised to endure a fifth season without silverware, after losing to north London rivals Tottenham on Wednesday. But the Arsenal hierarchy are desperate to keep hold of Wenger, 60, who would enter his 18th year at the club, should he commit to the new deal. New deal: Arsenal are reportedly set to offer Wenger a new contract According to the Sunday Mirror,Wenger, who has a year-and-a-half to run on his current contract, willhold talks at the end of the season regarding his future. Wenger's side travel to Wigan on Sunday, knowing that a win wouldsee them close the gap to Premier League leaders Chelsea to just threepoints, with as many games to play.   Chelsea's £150m wage bill has bought success: Wenger hits out at BluesPiers Morgan: Go now, Sir Alex Ferguson, so Jose Mourinho can save your empire.Rob Draper: Barca's promise to not sign Arsenal skipper Cesc is worthlessFit again Van Persie confident injury lay-off will reap rewards in the long runARSENAL FC

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