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Conte offers support for Wenger ahead of final showdown

Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League - Emirates Stadium - 24/9/16Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger shake hands at the end of the match Reuters

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte offered his backing to Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger on Friday, even if he hopes to pile on the misery for the Frenchman in the FA Cup final.

Wenger's Arsenal side could salvage something from a season in which they failed to finish in the Premier League's top four for the first time since he took charge in 1996 if they deny league champions Chelsea the double at Wembley.

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