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Arsenal star reveals who the dressing room want as manager next season
HECTOR BELLERIN insists the Arsenal dressing room want Arsene Wenger to stay.
Bellerin apologises to Arsenal fans after Bayern Munich humiliation
Arsenal had a night to forget as they were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern Munich in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the Emirates.
Five goals in the space of 30 minutes ensured the Bundesliga club registered a 10-2 aggregate victory.
The result only served to increase the pressure on Wenger, who has yet to make a decision on his future.
But despite another inept display, Bellerin insists the manager has the unwavering support of his players.
Hector Bellerin says Arsene Wenger has the full support of the Arsenal players
Arsene Wenger has come under mounting pressure in recent weeks
When asked if he wanted Wenger to remain next season, Bellerin responded: "Of course. It's as simple as that, especially for me. He's the one who gave me my chance since day one.
"He's played a big part in making me the player that I am, and there are loads of players in the dressing room who will be in the same position as me. We all back him and of course we want him to stay.
“The whole team is behind the manager.
“He’s the one who has made the team work. In football, sometimes you’re high and sometimes you experience lows.
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Arsenal fans hold up a banner against Arsene Wenger at the Emirates
He’s the one who has made the team work. In football, sometimes you experience lows
“Now is a low point for us but we only have to look at ourselves to do something. With the help of everyone, we can make it through.
“We need to just forget tonight, focus on the next game and a competition that the club usually does well in.
“We just need to go for it and try to finish the season well.”
Arsenal now turn their attentions to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (5.30pm) where Lincoln stand in their way of a trip to Wembley.
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