Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has stated that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger deserves praise for the style of play that he has brought to the club.
The two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, with the Gunners looking for their first win in this season's competition after losing to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos in their opening two group stage matches.
Robben has stated that Wenger's achievements with Arsenal have earned the club plenty of admirers from outside of England.
"If they lose some managers are disappointed and not always fair and realistic," Robben told The Telegraph.
"Maybe one week after, they say: 'OK, maybe it was wrong what I said.' But I haven't got a problem. I think he's unique. To be there for such a long time you are doing a lot of things very, very well. See the players who became better.
"Look at the way Arsenal has developed. In Holland or Germany, they always talk positive about Arsenal. Why? The way they play, no negative football, always positive technical football, wanting to make the game. I think that is big credit to him."
Robben will miss the clash with Arsenal as he continues his recovery from an adductor injury.
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