Arsene Wenger regrets last season’s second place finish (Picture: Getty)

Arsene Wenger admits he feels ‘guilt and regret’ after failing to end Arsenal’s 12-year title drought last season.

The Gunners had a great opportunity to end their wait for a league title last term as traditional rivals Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City struggled.

Wenger’s side were in the title race until February but capitulated as Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City went from strength to strength to upset the greatest of odds by winning their first league title.

The 66-year-old respects the Foxes’ achievement but admits he will always be filled with regret at having squandered such a unique opportunity.


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‘There is regret and a feeling of guilt,’ said Wenger.



‘That is not to take anything from Leicester who had an exceptional season. Their numbers show it. They lost only three games. When you lose just three games in a difficult league like that then you are a fantastic champion.

‘There’s guilt because you would not have predicted Leicester [to win the league]. What they have done is absolutely exceptional.’

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