Arsene Wenger admits fan protests will influence his decision to quit Arsenal or stay

ARSENE WENGER admits he will listen to fans who called for him to leave Arsenal when he decides whether he will stay at the club or leave in the summer.

The Gunners slipped to a humiliating 10-2 aggregate defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League last-16.

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The nature of the loss – as well as another sub-par season so far in the Premier League – has seen the pressure and scrutiny on Wenger skyrocket.

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When asked for his thoughts on the protests, the Frenchman, 67, said: “It’s difficult for me to judge.

“I work very hard for 20 years to make our fans happy and when you lose games I understand why they are not.

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"I am not capable to judge that, but you have to accept different opinions."

When asked whether the protests will have an effect on his future, Wenger added: "Yes – of course you consider everything.

"It won’t be the most important factor, but it will be part of the decision.

"My decision is to focus on the next game and make sure we respond well on Saturday."

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Wenger also had his say on his legacy at the club, following two decades in north London.

The French boss said: "I don’t work for my image, I work for this club.

"How will I be judged, in one way or the other is not my problem.

"I love this club, I am loyal to this club and make the right decisions for this club.

"I will continue to do that. If I cannot do that I will not be here."