Arsene Wenger says that over the course of his Arsenal career, he’s turned down clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Man City who all wanted his services.

Having committed to the stadium project, the Frenchman was an integral part of the funding process – something which is completely unprecedented in the football world.

As the Gunners transitioned from Highbury to the Emirates, Wenger’s expertise was required by the financiers of the Emirates.

“When we built the stadium the banks demanded I signed for five years,” he said. “I did it. Do you want me to tell you how many clubs I turned down during that period? I have shown I am committed.”

“The banks wanted the technical consistency to guarantee we had a chance to pay back. I did commit and I stayed, under very difficult circumstances.

“So for me to find people are reproaching me for not winning the championship during that period I think is a bit overboard. I accept criticism but I think that it is a bit too far.

“I believe that we have been remarkably consistent. Our fans have been frustrated and disappointed because they thought we would win the league this season and we didn’t.

“So are we as well. But that doesn’t mean we have to throw everything away as well. It’s a human quality to fight and to get as far as you can but also to accept that if another team is better. Leicester have lost three games with three games to go.

“People feel humiliated because it’s Leicester but you have to respect when a team performs.”

Earlier the manager spoke about the criticism aimed at him after a disappointing season, and upset fans without much acknowledgment of his part in that failure.

Nevertheless, there’s little doubt he could have had his pick of jobs throughout that time. Football eh?

It’s just football. Or something.