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Arsene Wenger says he would always try to avoid publicly criticising his players in the manner Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has this season.
The Gunners welcome United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon with the once bitter title rivals now battling it out for the outside chance of sneaking into the top four of the Premier League.
Arsenal have lost eight of their last 16 games in all competitions and were sixth in the table on Saturday morning, while Mourinho's Red Devils sit fifth but have more than an eye on the second leg of their Europa League semifinal against Celta Vigo on Thursday.