ARSENE WENGER hopes Newcastle keep faith in manager Steve McClaren.
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| Arsene Wenger wants Newcastle to keep faith in manager Steve McClaren |
The former England boss was appointed at St James' Park in the summer and takes his side to the Emirates Stadium stuck in the Premier League relegation zone.
And the 54-year-old has already come under pressure, despite picking up impressive wins over Liverpool and Tottenham last month.
But Wenger, whose side will be looking to maintain top spot with a win over the Magpies, feels his counterpart deserves more time.
"He has only just joined the club," Wenger replied when asked about speculation over McClaren's future.
"Newcastle is a very exciting project because it's a very big club and it's a fantastic and exciting job for a manager like Steve McClaren, but it is a long-term job.
"They have a huge potential and in six months it's impossible to transform a club of that stature into a club competing for the Premier League. Give him time.
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| Arsene Wenger tips Steve McClaren to come good at Newcastle |
"I know that patience is not the first quality in our society but, unfortunately to be successful, you need it."
Wenger added: "They had a difficult start and they lacked a little bit of confidence.
"That always shows at home more than away from home. Away from home they have had quite good results and performances."
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