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Arsene Wenger’s future ‘hinges in part’ on views of fans
Club management vows to consider angry fans' feelings, but will not deviate from protocol
London — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will consider the views of the club’s divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side. Arsenal supporters staged protests calling for Wenger, who is out of contract at the end of the season, to leave before Tuesday’s 5-1 home loss to Bayern Munich, with some accusing the manager of "killing" the club. "It will influence, but it won’t be the most important factor," Wenger said on Thursday, when asked if protests would affect the decision on his future. Arsenal chairman Chips Keswick said fans were entitled to their opinions. "Arsene has a contract until the end of the season. Any decisions will be made by us mutually and communicated at the right time in the right way," Keswick told the club’s website.
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