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Arsene Wenger admits contemplating leaving Arsenal "for personal reasons" before signing two-year deal

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  • The French manager is under renewed pressure at the Emirates, after a tough start to the season
  • PSG owner wanted him to coach the France top side

Arsene Wenger has admitted he considered quitting Arsenal this summer – but now insists the Gunners can still win the title this season.

The North London club have suffered a horrible start of the season after the Frenchman, now 67, signed a new two-year deal in May.

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