Parlour lauds Wenger’s transformation of Arsenal

RAY PARLOUR believes Arsene Wenger has taken Arsenal “100 years forward” as he hailed the current side as the best team he had ever played in.

George Graham may have guided Arsenal to league triumphs in 1989 and 1991 but they were still known as "boring", while the club fell out of the title picture under Bruce Rioch and Stewart Houston.

Wenger nevertheless effected a complete transformation in the club's fortunes, with a new regime, training ground and style of play, earning them a measure of nationwide respect.