I’m going nowhere: Arsene Wenger defies his critics after Arsenal fans demand his exit

Arsene Wenger launched a passionate defence of his Arsenal reign after supporters called on him to quit on Saturday.

Danny Welbeck ensured the Gunners left the Hawthorns with their first Premier League win since November 1.

But that didn’t stop some disgruntled fans making their feelings towards Wenger abundantly clear, despite his team dominating most of the game against West Bromwich Albion

Wenger is adamant he can lead Arsenal through their difficult spell in the Premier League

After the final whistle, a group of fans revealed a large banner that read: ‘Arsene, thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye’, Dailymail reports.

Another read: ‘Enough is enough, Wenger out.’ But Wenger insists he is the man lead to lead Arsenal forward, saying: ‘I can do my job, I do my job with total commitment.

‘I would like you to live with me and see for seven days what kind of work we produce, and you will see that it is total commitment.

Am I hurt by any of the criticism? No. Honestly, no.’

Following a string of disappointing defensive displays, Arsenal have now secured two clean sheets in a row.

Wenger has been criticised for sticking to his attacking principles when his side’s defensive flaws have been exposed.

But the Arsenal manager rejected that view, saying: ‘I started to manage a team at the top level in 1983; if I am completely useless tactically, I am a genius — I can hide it very well.’

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