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Arsène Wenger admits he goes home after a match and watches football on television until midnight.
In a remarkable insight into the man behind the cool image, Wenger reveals he has had to force himself to keep his feelings to himself.
He told BBC Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "On Saturday nights I watch football from 8pm until midnight. You can see a French version of match of the day, then a Spanish match and then our match of the day.
"Then I may watch a film because it is hard to sleep."
And on the seemingly calm exterior he presents to the world, the Arsenal chief said: "I have learned over the years to hide my feelings and deal with it. When I react it can be outrageous. I have always been aware of how much damage I can do if I lose my temper.
"That is why I have made a big effort to calm down and keep control of myself. That is not very healthy because what goes on inside is sometimes terrible. But I have learned to hide it."
He added: "Sometimes during the season it can be more tense, and then you deal less well with the problems. I try to work on myself and to know when I drive to work whether I am in a good or bad mood.
"I decide to be careful because you can make a silly mistake that day. It is something you learn over the years to control."
Not a bad article! It just shows that Arsène is only human but GREAT
In a remarkable insight into the man behind the cool image, Wenger reveals he has had to force himself to keep his feelings to himself.
He told BBC Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "On Saturday nights I watch football from 8pm until midnight. You can see a French version of match of the day, then a Spanish match and then our match of the day.
"Then I may watch a film because it is hard to sleep."
And on the seemingly calm exterior he presents to the world, the Arsenal chief said: "I have learned over the years to hide my feelings and deal with it. When I react it can be outrageous. I have always been aware of how much damage I can do if I lose my temper.
"That is why I have made a big effort to calm down and keep control of myself. That is not very healthy because what goes on inside is sometimes terrible. But I have learned to hide it."
He added: "Sometimes during the season it can be more tense, and then you deal less well with the problems. I try to work on myself and to know when I drive to work whether I am in a good or bad mood.
"I decide to be careful because you can make a silly mistake that day. It is something you learn over the years to control."
Not a bad article! It just shows that Arsène is only human but GREAT
