Wenger will stick to his guns

ON Saturday morning, according to French magazine L’Equipe at least, the Arsene Wenger era was fast approaching its end.

By Saturday afternoon, the Arsenal manager was happily telling all and sundry he remained as committed as ever to the “club of my life”.

Oh yes, there was a game sandwiched in between as well. Arsenal won it and Robin van Persie scored both their goals. So at least one issue was as clear as ever: the Gunners really do rely on the Dutchman, who has now netted 31 Premier League goals in 2011.