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Sir Alex Ferguson: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is the most under pressure
By David McDonnell 21/07/2009
Arsene Wenger is the Premier League manager under the most pressure heading into the new season, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Despite his admiration for the Arsenal boss, Fergie claimed Wenger faces the biggest test of his 13-year reign.
Wenger - who hasn't won a trophy for five years - has a limited budget to spend, despite having sold Emmanuel Adebayor to Man City for £25million.
Fergie said: "Arsenal have got the biggest test to be where they want to be.
"I know Arsene doesn't have any money. I think they're struggling cash-wise, so it's a big test. They've sold Adebayor and there seems to be evidence that he can't use the money."
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Despite such apparent constraints, Ferguson claimed Wenger - who turned down a summer move to Real Madrid - stayed with the Gunners because of his legacy there.
"I think Arsenal's his club," said Fergie.
"He's built it in his image and it's hard for him to leave it.
"Arsene's 59 now and he'll never have the time to rebuild another club like Arsenal if he went elsewhere. He realises that at his age.
"He could have gone to Real Madrid, but is Real Madrid his kind of club? "The way he thinks about football? I don't think so."I know Arsene doesn't have any money. They're struggling cash-wise so this season is a big test
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KAMSOMAN wrote:
Fergie is worried about Arsenal
21/7/2009 17:23 BST
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If you ask me, it's more likely that Fergie is NOT worried by Arsenal. There's none of his usuay snarling. Perhaps he's wrong not to worry but that's a different issue.