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Arsene Wenger backed by former player Gael Clichy: 'If Arsenal were spending more money then perhaps he is the perfect man'

Former Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy insists Arsene Wenger remains the right man to manage the Gunners and believes the Frenchman does not deserve the flak he is getting from a minority of supporters.

Clichy, who left the Emirates Stadium for Manchester City in 2011, was part of Pep Guardiola's side that drew 2-2 against Arsenal on Sunday.

The 31-year-old played Theo Walcott onside as the England forward cancelled out Leroy Sane's opener, with Sergio Aguero restoring City's lead just 131 seconds later.

Arsene Wenger has been in charge at Arsenal since joining them ahead of the 1996-97 season
Arsene Wenger has been in charge at Arsenal since joining them ahead of the 1996-97 season

Arsenal would find another equaliser for their under-fire boss as Shkodran Mustafi headed home to earn the hosts a share of the spoils.