Arsene Wenger returned to Paris on Monday ahead of our Champions League opener against PSG.
The Arsenal boss had Hector Bellerin alongside him at the pre-match press conference but, as usual, the manager faced most of the questions.
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Here are some of the key quotes:
on his motivation to do well in the last year of his contract…
“I just focus on the next game. I don't think like that. I think I played over 170 games in the Champions League and it's every time the same: you want to do well in the next one. My personal case is not at stake in that at all.”
on contract talks with Ozil and Alexis…
“Ozil and Sanchez, yes we are going to start contract negotiations with them.”
on being wanted by PSG three times…
“Look, [I didn’t say yes] because I love where I am. I know well the owners, but I feel always I remained loyal to Arsenal Football Club because I think it's a club that has the qualities I love. And, that's why.”
on Arsenal’s spending versus PSG’s spending…
“It's an important game, but I don't think it goes beyond two good sides playing against each other. There's no symbolism to it, no symbolic meaning to this match. We just want to pick up the three points.”
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