Table of Contents
- Wenger's Concerns About Being Sacked
- Arsenal's Title Chances
- FA Cup Recollection
- Wenger's Legacy
- FAQs
ARSENE WENGER believed he would have been dismissed by Arsenal if he had not secured the 2014 FA Cup, as stated by Steve Bruce.
The Gunners are currently favorites to win the Premier League title this season, following a remarkable start to the campaign under Arteta, who was once a player under Wenger.
Arsene Wenger was convinced he would have been let go if Arsenal had not claimed victory in the 2014 FA CupCredit: Getty
Steve Bruce was in the opposing dugout as Hull City managerCredit: Getty
Arteta’s squad is currently three points ahead at the top after eight matches, having allowed only three goals.
They are eager to erase the memory of three consecutive second-place finishes in the league.
This stands in stark contrast to the later years of Wenger's tenure in North London, during which he experienced a decade without a trophy following the 2004 title-winning Invincibles season.
That trophy drought ended in 2014 with a 3-2 triumph over Bruce’s team.
Arsenal had to rally from a 2-0 deficit just eight minutes into the match, with a winner scored in extra time.
Wenger continued to manage until he departed in the summer of 2018, concluding his 22-year tenure.
Before his departure, he secured two more FA Cups in 2015 and 2017, bringing his total to seven.
In an interview on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast , Bruce shared: “It’s amusing; after the match, I recall having a cup of tea with him.
“He remarked: ‘If I had lost today, Steve, I think I would have been out of a job’.
“We were 2-0 up, and you think it’s going to be our moment, but we gave it our all.”
When asked if he could have been dismissed had he lost that final, Wenger noted in 2015: “Honestly, I don’t know.
“It was uncertain, and we had to put everything on the line to win that final. If we had lost, I don’t know what would have happened.
“It would have been a significant disappointment for everyone, but we emerged victorious.”
Meanwhile, the Gunners celebrated a victory in the recent match.
A 13-minute surge in the second half allowed Arsenal to gain complete control, with goals from several players, including a brace.
This result means Arteta’s team has triumphed in all three of their matches.
They currently sit third in the table, tied on points with other teams.
FAQs
What did Arsene Wenger say about being sacked?
Wenger expressed that he believed he would have been dismissed if Arsenal had lost the 2014 FA Cup final.
How many FA Cups did Arsene Wenger win with Arsenal?
Wenger won a total of seven FA Cups during his time at Arsenal.
What was the significance of the 2014 FA Cup win?
The 2014 FA Cup win ended a ten-year trophy drought for Arsenal and was crucial for Wenger's position as manager.
