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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea not in a relegation scrap, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gestures
Image: Arsene Wenger says Chelsea are not in a relegation battle this season

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea are too good to go down.

Wenger, whose Arsenal side are second and just two points shy of league-leaders Leicester, does not believe Chelsea are in a relegation scrap.

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But ahead of the Gunners' clash with Manchester City on Monday Night Football, the Frenchman would not comment on Jose Mourinho, with whom he has a long-standing feud.

"If you ask me, objectively, if Chelsea will be fighting to go down then I say: no chance," Wenger said, speaking before Mourinho's Chelsea departure was confirmed hours later.

"They are going through a difficult spell but they are not in a relegation battle.

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger at Stamford Bridge on October 5, 2014
Image: Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger clashed at Stamford Bridge last season

"But I do not want to assess any other things over at Chelsea. My problem is not them, my problem is the game against Manchester City on Monday night."

Wenger has previously stated he is sympathetic of all managers facing or suffering the sack and when asked if he shared the same sentiment for Mourinho, the Frenchman said: "Look, I just gave you an answer."

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