Wenger not worried about Turkish passion

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
21 Oct	7:45 PM	CL	Fenerbahce (A)	5	2	Win

Turkey is usually not a happy hunting ground for the Gunners, but manager Arsène Wenger is not worried about the task awaiting his young charges tonight.

The Gunners take on Turkish team Fenerbahce in their Champions League group match, looking to strengthen their position in the group.

Turkish fans are unfortunately known for their aggressiveness but Wenger thinks that this is no longer a problem in the modern game, and that the players are now protected from any hostility from the fans.

Wenger said: "They have the most passionate fans in Europe.

"Especially in Istanbul where you have Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

"It is a unique place and for me it is a special city. But it is very, very tough.

"However it will not affect the players. It could have done 20 years ago but one of the good things done by UEFA is that they protect the players and the competitions so much they know if [the teams] do too much they will be kicked out.

"Every simple thing is filmed. That was not the case 20 or 30 years ago. You had a little more freedom to express your aggressiveness then. But that has gone."

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