Arsène Wenger says that Leicester City are a “fantastic example” for other Premier League clubs to follow.
The Foxes sit three points clear at the top of the table after a
stunning start to the season saw them lose just one of their first 17
league games, at home against Arsenal in September.
Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante have won plaudits for
their impressive performances this season, and Wenger believes other
clubs can learn a lot from the trio’s hard work and consistency.
“I think it's great to see Leicester
doing do well,” the manager said. “You always ask me, ‘Why do you not
buy a big-name?’ but Leicester is a fantastic example that football is
not only about just spending the money.
“It's the quality of work and it's important to think that the
quality of the work can get you there. Leicester are a very good example
for our league. The advantage they have until the end of the season,
apart from our fans and the City fans and Tottenham fans, is that the
rest of the country is behind Leicester.”
Arsenal face Leicester
later this month but first Wenger will be hoping his side can return to
winning ways in a “vital game” at Bournemouth on Sunday.
“The Leicester game is only important if we do well at Bournemouth,”
he said. “Of course, for us it is a kind of a quick response needed. We
are conscious that it is a vital game. That is the game for me, more
than the Leicester game.
“I am convinced we have a spirit and
mentality to deal with that. At the end of the day, no matter how big
the game is, you have to pass the ball well, defend well, and you have
to focus on that.”
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