Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is “thankful” to fans who sang his name as the Gunners returned to winning ways in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
The 65-year-old Frenchman was verbally abused by supporters after last week’s 3-2 defeat at Stoke City.<\/p>\n
Chants of “there’s only one Arsene Wenger” rang out at Emirates Stadium as the Gunners overcame Newcastle 4-1.<\/p>\n
“Our job is to win football games and when we don’t do it I understand when they’re not happy,” said Wenger.<\/p>\n
Arsenal remain 13 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.<\/p>\n
But Saturday’s emphatic win over Newcastle, days after defeating Galatasaray by the same scoreline in the Champions League, has lifted spirits after frustrations boiled over at Stoke.<\/p>\n
“We lost, unfortunately, at Stoke and we feel guilty for that,” Wenger added. “But 99.9% it is people with full respect even when they’re not happy.<\/p>\n
“I can take the 0.1%. Yes, of course, I’m thankful for the fans singing my name at the end of the match. It’s very nice to get support from the crowd.<\/p>\n
“But the most important for me is to win football games and the best way to make our fans happy is to do that.”<\/p>\n
France striker Olivier Giroud scored two goals, while Santi Cazorla also netted a brace as Arsenal moved to within two points of fourth spot.<\/p>\n
“It’s nice to hear the fans supporting the boss and it’s a fantastic night for us and we’re happy,” said Giroud, who doubled his Premier League goal tally for the season.<\/p>\n
“It’s always the same when you’re losing, the first one in front of the criticism is the boss.<\/p>\n
“We will always be all together, keep the faith, keep working hard.<\/p>\n
“I think there’s no thoughts about changing the boss, because he’s still the man for the situation.”<\/p>\n
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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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