Wenger: I ‘will never’ manage a non-league side
Arsene Wenger has stated that he “will never” manage a non-league side after Arsenal edged past Sutton in the FA Cup.
The Gunners travelled to the humble surroundings of Gander Green Lane for the fifth-round meeting as Wenger named a strong starting line-up with goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott sealing a 2-0 win.
Wenger’s side will now face another Vanarama National League outfit in Lincoln for a spot in the semi-final after this examination of character following last week’s Champions League capitulation at Bayern Munich.
That result led to increased speculation that Wenger would leave the club when his contract expires in the summer, and the Frenchman has said he will make a decision in the next two weeks.
But he will not be considering a job in the National League after seeing the challenge offered by Sutton.
Asked if was a case of job done, he replied: “Yes, against a side that was astonishing.
“They are basically in division five and they are 17th out of 24. I will never go down there (to manage) because it is too difficult.
“I come from a club that is smaller than that so it reminds me of my childhood. The changing rooms for me were fantastic – the closer you are, the more united you are when you go out there.”