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Love of Arsenal why Wenger rejected PSG

Arsene Wenger says his "love" for Arsenal saw turn down approaches from Paris St-Germain, who the Gunners meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Wenger, 66, celebrates 20 years as Arsenal boss next month and is out of contract in the summer of 2017.

According to L'Equipe, PSG tried to recruit him in 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Asked why he had turned PSG down, Wenger said: "I always remained loyal to Arsenal because it's a club that has the qualities I love - and that's why."

Arsenal have won three league titles and six FA Cups during Wenger's reign.