Arsene Wenger confirms pre-season plans at Arsenal in major hint at contract decision

ARSENE WENGER has dropped a huge hint he will be at Arsenal next season by revealing he has already begun his pre-season plans.

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Arsene Wenger has revealed he has already begun planning for pre season

has come under immense pressure in recent weeks from the Arsenal supporters to leave in the summer.

The Frenchman's contract expires in June, meaning he could walk away from the club after two decades at the helm.

He has refused to reveal his future plans in recent weeks but admitted a decision has been made.

And the 67-year-old has now dropped a huge hint he intends to stay with the Gunners after revealing he has already begun pre-season preparations.

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When asked if he had begun plans for pre season, Wenger said: "Of course. My job is to plan for the future of the club."

And when probed about who would make the final announcement about his future, he added: "The club. I have nothing to add to that.

“I cannot tell you anything more than what I have said many times.

"I can understand that the subject is of interest but for me what is of interest is on the pitch.

“Sport is about your next performance. It’s down to you to change things. 

"What is to be professional is to focus on what is important - that means performance.”

And the Gunners need to start showing some consistency as they make a late push to finish in the top four.

The north London club currently sit in fifth place, four points adrift of fourth-placed .

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But Wenger was pleased with his side's 3-0 win against West Ham in midweek and hopes they can build on it.

"We were a united team who fought together [against West Ham]," Wenger said.

"The continuity of our dominance and the quality of our team play was very good. 

"Our passing was quite good, our combinations were good. Our concentration was very positive.”

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