Arsenal's Koscielny launches passionate defence of Wenger


Britain Football Soccer - Swansea City v Arsenal - Premier League - Liberty Stadium - 14/1/17 Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny warms up before the match Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic

(Reuters) - Arsene Wenger's recent record at Arsenal should not undermine the long-serving manager's ability to help his players develop and fulfil their potential, defender Laurent Koscielny has said.

Despite winning the FA Cup twice in the last three campaigns, Wenger has come under growing pressure for his failure to guide Arsenal to the Premier League title since 2004.

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