Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has warned Arsenal
fans that it's a "big mistake" to not appreciate the work of their
manager Arsene Wenger.
The Frenchman and the job he is doing at the
Emirates Stadium has often divided Gunners fans, with many having actively
protested against the 66-year-old and his running of the club.
But Wenger has an ally in Conte, whose
Chelsea side face Arsenal in Saturday's London derby, believing that he should
be praised for what he's done in his 20 years there.
The former Juventus and Italy national team
boss told reporters: "I think Wenger is doing a good job. But it is normal
that when you fight for the title every year, the fans want you to win it [at
least once].
"But I would say that every year to stay
up there [in the top four] it is not easy. I think Wenger is doing a good job
with young players and when you see Arsenal, you can see good football.
"You must look to your manager who works
every day, I think you must value him for his job, for his work. If you judge a
manager only on whether he wins or loses, you make a big mistake.
"He has a great reputation and I played
against him, but I was a footballer [not a manager] and it was fantastic. I
remember the game in Turin against Arsenal - we won 1-0 and got to the next
stage of the Champions League."
Conte also discussed Manchester City boss Pep
Guardiola and believes that his transition to the Premier League was made
easier by the fact he has a number of Spanish players in his squad.
He added: "I think that Manchester City
are playing similar football to what they played in the past. You have to see
what type of tactical situation you find [yourself facing when you arrive in
the job
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