Wenger rues season of ‘failure’ but insists better days lie ahead

ARSENE WENGER admits he will look back with great regret on a season of “failure” for Arsenal, but insists he remains confident about the future of his young side.

Wenger said: “We are 22 points behind the leader, so I cannot say I did everything perfectly. I have to stand up first to say I am responsible for the fact that we did not fight for the championship. The only thing I can say is that I was more committed and worked harder than ever this year – but still I have to stand up for what I call a failure.”

Asked if this campaign ranked as his worst, the Arsenal manager reflected: “If you analyse the season globally I would say yes – but as well there are some exceptional moments of quality.