DOING HIS BEST: Arsene Wenger wants to leave his successor great potential at Arsenal

The Frenchman, who took charge in 1996, has become the longest-serving manager in Europe after Ronnie McFall resigned after 29 years in charge of Northern Irish side Portadown.

Wenger's future at the Emirates Stadium has come under renewed scrutiny in recent weeks as the Gunners' title challenge has faltered.

Arsenal lie third in the table, eight points behind leaders Leicester after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the North London derby.

“I do my job and one day someone will replace me. That is part of life and as long as you have done well and given your best [that is what matters]," Wenger said.

“That is what I try to do. I try to do my best and leave this club in the best shape so the guy coming after me will have good potential to work with.

“I feel privileged to have the confidence of the club for such a long time. On the other hand, I work seven days a week with full commitment.

"I’m not part time and since I have been here I have given full commitment and that is all I can do.

“I always have the same pressure, which is the same pressure I apply to myself.

“After that, people talk and you have more people talking than 20 years ago and more opinions. That doesn’t change the pressure.

"The real pressure comes from your desire to win the next game and that is the only one that matters really."