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Wenger plays down record versus Mourinho

Friday, April 24 2015 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke on Thursday (23 April) ahead of Sunday's (26 April) top-of the table clash against London rivals Chelsea in the English Premier League.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE: (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager: Q. Can you still win the title?

    "Mathematically it will be possible yes, but Chelsea has their future and the championship in their hands. What we can do is to get closer to them and we have an opportunity to do that at home and we want to take it."

    SOUNDBITE: (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager: Q. You haven't beaten Jose Mourinho in the last 12 meetings - will this be 13th time lucky?

    "I think we have not always lost, first of all, in 12 attempts. We were a few times close to beating them and they always had very strong teams, as well. But, having said all that, the result on Sunday will be just down to the performance on the day. We're on a good run, we have an opportunity at home to beat them and we want to take it."

    SOUNDBITE: (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager: Q. It will be the first time Cesc Fabregas returns to the Emirates after leaving Arsenal for Barcelona. Do you regret not bringing him back to the club and allowing him to go to your rivals?

    "Look, the regret is that he wanted to leave here. I think this club and myself had a very positive influence on Cesc's life, so I would be rather uncomfortable having to justify myself today why he's not here. I believe that would rather be the other way around."

    SOUNDBITE: (English) Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager: Q. How close do you think Alexis Sanchez should push favourite Eden Hazard for the Player of the Season award?

    "Very close. He (Alexis) had a big impact and let's not forget that for Eden Hazard it's not the first season, but for Alexis Sanchez it is the first season. So he will give him a fight, if he doesn't make it this year, Alexis, he will give him a fight for next season."

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