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Write this date down, folks.
You won’t read many columns like this from me. Just not my style. Right now though, some words have to be said and they’re going to be, as the title suggests, in defense of one of the English Premier League’s all-time top men.
No, it’s not your typical tripe about Sir Alex Ferguson and his god-like presence on the Manchester United touchline. No, I have no words to spare for Kenny Dalglish and all he’s done for England’s top flight. Frank Lampard? Steven Gerrard? Wayne Rooney? No, no, and no.
This column is dedicated to the most under-appreciated man in the game: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
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