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Arsenal Out To Prove Tittle Ambition As Wenger Hopes Sagna Signs New Deal
- Updated: February 7, 2014
Arsenal manager Arsenal Arsene Wenger wants his team to show that they have the quality to win the Premier League as they prepare to embark on a vital run of games.
Arsenal currently lead the title race by two points with just 14 matches remaining this season, but Manchester City and Chelsea remain the two favourites to become champions and Wenger accepts that some people still have their doubts about his side.
The Gunners boss also acknowledges that the pressure will increase with each game but he is relishing the challenge and hopes to extend a fine run of form at Liverpool on Saturday.
“We want to convince people that we have the quality,” said Wenger, whose Arsenal team also face Manchester United in the league next week, followed by an FA Cup clash at home to Liverpool and the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.
Manchester City missed the chance to go top on Monday when they were beaten at home by Chelsea, and Wenger has challenged his players to remain consistent.
Meanwhile, Wenger says he hopes defender Bacary Sangna to sign a new contract.
The French full-back, who turns 31 next week, is not signed up to the Gunners beyond the end of this season.
And, although Wenger is keen to keep him, Sagna has been linked with Paris St German, Monaco and Galatasaray.
Asked if he thought Sagan would agree a new Arsenal deal, Wenger said: “When I say I expect (Sagna to stay), it is more that I want it.
“I hope that, in the end, I am right. We are not close at the moment.” The manager said.
“Because he is a defender, we are ready to give him more than one year.
“It is an important contract for him. He is 31 years old (this month) and I can understand. He wants to keep his options open.
“I am not all right with that because I would like him to sign just now, but I have to accept it. It is his freedom, the decision belongs to him.”
Having signed from Auxerre in 2007, Sagna has been a very reliable performer for Arsenal and has made over 250 appearances, despite a pair of leg fractures.
“I believe that his future is here and any other decision would be wrong,” said Wenger.
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