Mikel Arteta Reacts To Wenger’s Hall Of Fame Induction

Arsenal Boss, Mikel Arteta has expressed his pride and delight after legendary manager  and FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

The French man was inducted a few days ago alongside old rival and former Manchester United Coach, Sir Alex Ferguson.

The 73-year-old, who arrived at Arsenal back in 1996, was one of the first foreign managers in the Premier League.

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Wenger, who introduced a number of revolutionary football philosophies to the English game, stayed at the Gunners until 2018.

Reacting to Wenger’s induction, Arteta, who played under Wenger during his playing days, said his former manager deserved to be in the Premier League Hall of Fame.

“It’s no question, he deserves to be there and I’m so proud of him and to have been part of his career as a player,” the Spaniard said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Leeds United on Sunday.

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“What he did for the club and football in general; he’s someone exceptional that deserves a huge place in the football world.”

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