In the course of the previous campaign, journalists constantly asked Wenger about his future against the background of sometimes depressing results of the team. The Frenchman remained silent and only after the completion of the championship (Arsenal finished fifth) extended the contract for another 2 seasons.

"Maybe it was worth extending the contract earlier and I made a mistake that I did not do it.

I did not think that this would be a hindrance to the team, but these conversations created an atmosphere of insecurity in the team and, possibly, at some point played a negative role, "- quotes Wenger Standard.

"I'm sure that now everyone is focused on the upcoming season and will make every effort. In the last campaign we had, in fact, three seasons. The first part - very good, the second - very bad and the third - very good ".

Despite the fact that 2/3 of the season for Arsenal were "very good", the Gunners took only 5th place in the Premier League and did not take part in the Champions League in the upcoming season.