ARSENE WENGER was asked to choose between Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Cesc Fabregas.
And the iconic former Gunners boss admitted it is a very difficult choice between two world class midfielders.
Arsene Wenger picked Patrick Vieira in a ‘very difficult’ choice over Cesc FabregasCredit: Reuters
But Wenger decided in the former France international midfielder’s favour after being posed the question by Andy Gray.
Speaking on beIN SPORTS, Wenger said: “Well, Andy, they were both of my former players so that is very difficult.
“I always say, and I said that in my book, the guy that gave me time and credit at Arsenal was Patrick Vieira, because he was the first player I bought.
“And Fabregas was an exceptional football player. And still is, because he is still playing.”
Wenger was speaking after Vieira went head-to-head with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry for the Bournemouth job.
Although Wenger opted for Vieira, he admitted Fabregas was the type of player he used to go for more during his managerial career.
Wenger said: “Having smaller players, I went for football that was more based on mobility and less on impact. More on getting out of challenges than going into the challenges.
“And of course, I think we had technicality that was exceptional.”
Wenger also made headlines recently after he claimed Arsenal were on the verge of signing superstar Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer during his tenure.
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He said: “We can talk about Mbappe, I was at his home when he was undecided whether to extend his contract with Monaco.
“He could have come to Arsenal for free. I would say every club is full of histories like that.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
