And as he plans to celebrate his 67th birthday today by watching __football on TV and going for a run, he believes if more players followed his regime they would stay fit for longer.
Speaking three days ahead of the club’s AGM, he refused to be drawn on the progress of contract talks, with his current deal set to expire in the summer.
But when asked if he was frightened by the prospect of retirement, the Arsenal boss said: “Yes, of course, because I would miss what I love.
“Nobody who lives a whole life by being motivated by the next game, stops suddenly and goes to church every day.”
And on his birthday he added: “I have nothing planned. I will watch a game at night. And I train every day. Running, everything.
How many managers has Arsene Wenger outlasted?
Fri, September 30, 2016Click through the gallery to see how mnay managers the current Premier League sides have employed since Arsene Wenger took charge of Arsenal in 1996
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"I have my ritual preparation for the game, same as the players. If all professional footballers lived like I do they would be fit for all 10 months of the season!
Arsenal are aiming to go top of the table when they face Middlesbrough on Saturday (3pm) with the Gunners currently level with Manchester City on goal difference.