You weren’t world-class when Arsenal signed you..

If you buy a man who is half dead, everybody may be happy off the field, but on the field you'll have major problems.

The communist model does not work economically, we all realised that, but the capitalist model in the modern world also looks to be unsustainable..

When you represent a club it's about values and qualities, not about passports..

I do not think about the national team too much because footballistically it is not of too much interest..

I believe one of the best things about managing people is that we can influence lives in a positive way. That's basically what a manager is about. Wh….

I believe in work, in connections between the players, I think what makes football great is that it is a team sport. You can win in different ways, b….

I don't think it's because of my eyes, my beautiful eyes. (on Henry staying at Arsenal for the money).

When I arrive at the gates of Heaven the Good Lord will ask ‘what did you do in your life?’ I will respond ‘I tried to win football matches.’ He will….

Gerard is an open-minded and passionate man. I am the opposite: stubborn and stupid. But sometimes stupid behaviour makes you win..

If I go into a season and I say, 'For f***'s sake, if we don't win anything, they will all leave,' I have already lost. The problem of the media is a….

If I left I would feel a deserter - like the guy who walks away from the army once there is a war. I am highly committed to this club. I love what I ….