Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful that this year will be the year he can raise the Champions League trophy above his head as he is yet to win the European competition.
The Gunners have been in the tournament every season that Wenger has been in charge, but they are yet to win it.
The closest they have come was back in 2006, when they reached the final in Paris, but were beaten 2-1 by FC Barcelona.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Wenger admitted that he is desperate to win the silverware.
“We would love to win it as it has never been done with this club and we have flirted with it a few times,” said Wenger.
“I feel in recent years we have not been helped by the draw. We have played Barcelona, Barcelona, Milan and Bayern [in consecutive seasons], so we have had difficult draws. Recently we haven’t had the quality to go through.
“It’s something I miss and I will try to fight very hard to fill my CV with that. But you play against Barcelona, Bayern, Real Madrid – every year they are there with a chance.
“You always think ‘let’s do it every year, one year it will go for you’. Let’s hope it will be this year. The competition is higher than ever.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
