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Arsenal v Man City: Wenger challenges his British stars before FA Cup semi-final

Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal's British players to take responsibility for the club's future.

The French manager has yet to say whether he will sign a new contract to stay beyond this season, but believes the spirit he has created in 20 years at the club can live on without him.

"It's more natural for local players because they have been educated in Arsenal - players like Ramsey, Chamberlain," Wenger said.

"They have to take charge."

He added: "They should lead and take responsibility to say 'yes, that is how we want to behave, this is how we want to play, let's go together'.