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Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny launches passionate defence of Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger's recent record at Arsenal should not undermine the long-serving manager's ability to help his players develop and fulfill their potential, defender Laurent Koscielny has said.

Despite winning the FA Cup twice in the last three campaigns, Wenger has come under growing pressure for his failure to guide Arsenal to the Premier League title since 2004.

'You may say that we haven't won the title for a long time but he has not just built players, he's built men too,' Koscielny told the club's website.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger pictured speaking withu00a0Laurent Koscielny during training
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger pictured speaking with Laurent Koscielny during training
Arsenal defender Koscielny has launched a passionate defence of  Wenger
Arsenal defender Koscielny has launched a passionate defence of Wenger

'Every player who has played for Arsenal has grown here and has become a man.