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Wenger out? Not for another 18 months as under-fire Arsenal manager insists he WILL see out remainder of Emirates contract
Arsene Wenger admits he will see out the remainder of his Arsenal contract and refused to rule out signing a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners manager is under mounting pressure from disgruntled supporters to quit after Bayern Munich took them apart in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
But speaking ahead of Arsenal's Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, Wenger said: 'I have never thought about throwing in the towel. I love winning, so I will carry on.
Net gains: Wenger - pictured in training today - is under pressure to deliver a trophy after eight barren years
'I have a contract until 2014 and I will be here until then. I will not be leaving before that and I will make a decision on my future in 2014, not before.'
Wenger met owner Stan Kroenke at a board meeting on Wednesday to discuss the long-term future of the north London club.
'The meeting wasn't exactly euphoric,' said Wenger. 'Everyone is disappointed within the club about the result but we will not allow one game to change the guidelines.
'We operate within them and talked about lots of things. I gave my technical report and we discussed some long-term planning.