Many fans were not happy at the decision to hand the Frenchman a new contract, but his former player is backing his old boss to silence his critics
Emmanuel Petit is backing Arsene Wenger to prove his critics wrong next season after choosing to remain in charge at Arsenal.
Disgruntled supporters and many observers had called for the veteran manager to end his long tenure, the Gunners having failed to qualify for the 2017-18 Champions League for the first time under Wenger.
Instead, the 67-year-old Frenchman committed to a new two-year deal at Emirates Stadium, a bold move endorsed by his countryman.