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    Record-breaker Wenger surprised by Arsenal's faith

    By Soccernet staff

    Wednesday, September 30, 2009

    Arsene Wenger has described the Arsenal board's decision to appoint him as manager in 1996 as ''brave'' and admits to being surprised by their faith in a relatively unknown foreigner. • Arsene Wenger - Manager Profile • Adams: Wenger's best moments Wenger, who broke George Allison's record of 4,748 days at the helm - from June, 1934, to May, 1947 - to become the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history on Thursday, has become one of the most highly respected coaches ...

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