Whatever people have said about Wenger in the past there's no doubting his brilliance and greatness. In my view, the most important manager to have managed in the Premier League. He raised the standards, certainly in a fitness sense, and in a footballing sense when he arrived nearly 20 years ago. I think most of us would agree that there invincible side from 11 years ago remains the epitome of perfection in results and footballing style. It was a beautiful blend of strength, guile, speed and technique. Much of the last 10 years has seen Arsenal keep hold of the style but lose the substance. With two FA Cups in a row and an excellent second half season, there are hints that the substance is once again being provided alongside the style. That in large part goes down to a strategy of buying marquee level signings in Ozil and Sanchez. They've waited a long time to get to that ability but they're starting to reap the rewards of a genuinely admirable financial model. It may have initiated prudence from the club but only one man could deal in that tricky balance between prudence and doing enough and that was Wenger. They need to add a couple of top quality players to reach the top but they are getting closer. Another Sanchezesque signing in the summer will only do them good. Where should strengthen and who should they buy? I always think they've been a top quality defensive player short. Perhaps a Mats Hummells? Coquelin has been superb for them lately but maybe they could do with another name in there like a Mascherano who would be perfect. But knowing Wenger he'll probably stick with Coquelin and with good reason if his recent form is anything to go by. But further depth in defence would be ideal.
It might be after Wenger leaves and a few years down the line still but I firmly believe Arsenal are set in stone to become an almighty force in world football.
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