West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has admitted that he finds it hard to understand the criticism directed at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
The Baggies travel to the Emirates this weekend, looking to extend the Gunners' four game winless run.
Clarke believe that Wenger should command greater respect and hopes to try to emulate his longevity in the Premier League.
He told reporters: "This week it's Mr Wenger, next week it might be someone else.
"It's the way the game is now. It's probably the way the game has always been but there is much more spotlight on it now. Nobody has really had a pop at me yet, I'm still waiting for that moment.
"Hopefully it won't come. I respect Mr Wenger because he's been a successful manager for a long period of time. If I'm lucky enough to manage in the same number of games and be as successful as him, then I will be delighted."
Arsenal trail West Brom by five points and as many places ahead of Saturday's Emirates clash.
Liam Power
