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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss backs English managers for Premier League success

It is only a matter of time before an English manager wins the Premier League title, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

It is 25 years since Howard Wilkinson led Leeds to the 1992 title, the year before the Premier League was formed.

"I don't think it will last another 25 years," said Wenger, referring to "many promising young English managers".

Wenger also defended his players after they were criticised for being too friendly with the Manchester United team prior to Sunday's game.

And he offered sympathy to striker Lucas Perez over his lack of first-team action.