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A defiant Arsene Wenger has come out fighting after a week of criticism and debate about his future as Arsenal manager. Following Sundays shock home defeat to Watford that knocked the Gunners out of the FA Cup quarter-finals, a section of the clubs supporters have called for the Frenchman to go.Sky Sports football expert and ex-Arsenal striker Alan Smith also believes the club should review Wengers position at the end of the season should they fail to make-up the 11-point gap on Premier League-leaders Leicester and miss out on the title, with nine games left to play. Can Arsenal salvage season? Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith surveys the scene at the Emirates But, ahead of their Champions League last-16 second-leg in Barcelona, Wenger staunchly defended his record under difficult financial circumstances since he joined the club in 1996.He said: I built the club with hard work, without any external resources and, if you compare where we are today to when I arrived, we have moved forward and without any money from anybody, just the money we produced from the work.The problem when youre a long time somewhere [is that] you are questioned about your dedication, but I dont question my dedication at all and I give more time to my club now than when I arrived. Some Arsenal fans have been campaigning to get rid of Wenger I have no doubts about my huge motivation. I am even more motivated from the first day I arrived and feel the pressure and the responsibility to keep moving this club forward more now.I am honest enough to make sure that I give my best. Im not too much of an image person, I just want to think I give my best for this club and Im determined to do that. Honest dedication and total commitment is the most important thing.Asked whether he was affected by recent fan criticism, Wenger said: I dont want to go into that discussion because it can be interpreted both ways.Arsenal face a huge task at the Nou Camp on Wednesday, attempting to overcome a 2-0 first-leg deficit against the reigning European and Spanish champions. Wengers side are 11 points behind Premier League leaders Leicester But, after a run of one win in seven matches in all competitions, Wenger believes a remarkable result in Catalonia can kick-start their dwindling Premier League campaign for the last remaining games.We have gone through a disappointing spell recently, with our results, but its important to stay calm and strong, he said.I have played 200 Champions League games. We have won everywhere in Europe but not here yet. So we have the chance to achieve that tomorrow.Im convinced that the players have decided and are united to give a strong response tomorrow and Im convinced that a great result tomorrow would be a big boost for the rest of the season. Also See: Fans divided on Wenger Koscielny boost for Arsenal Can Arsenal salvage season? Alves: Sanchez needs glory Fake Shoes For Sale . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. Discount Fake Shoes . -- Most satisfying to Russ Smith about No. https://www.fakeshoes.net/ . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Fake Shoes Free Shipping . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. Fake Nike Shoes . Kozun faked to the forehand and beat Monsters starter, Calvin Pickard, pad side in the second round for the winner. Spencer Abbott also scored in the shootout for the Marlies (25-13-4). PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Quarterback Kevin Kolbs chances of earning the Buffalo Bills starting job were nearly upended by a wet and slippery rubber mat. Kolb, who is locked in a competition with rookie first-round pick EJ Manuel, avoided serious injury to his left knee when he slipped and stumbled awkwardly while switching fields between practice drills Saturday. Coach Doug Marrone said the injury does not appear to be serious. He called it "a bump," and listed Kolb "day by day." Marrone also provided an update on the status of Stevie Johnson, saying the teams No. 1 receiver will miss at least a week with a pulled left hamstring. Johnson was hurt in practice Friday. Kolb wasnt available for comment, but showed frustration by angrily tossing his helmet to the ground before being examined by head trainer Bud Carpenter. After a few minutes, Kolb got up got up on his own and was escorted to the locker room. Kolb was joining the quarterbacks and receivers in making their way through a tunnel to work out on an adjoining field. He slipped on a mat laid down over the concrete, and immediately began hobbling in pain. Kolb then put his arm around Carpenters shoulder for support. It was a freak accident that happened about 50 minutes into practice at Bills training camp in suburban Rochester. When wet, the mats provide very little traction, especially for players wearing cleats. Shortly after Kolb slipped, several camp volunteers arrived with brooms to sweep away any remaining water from the mats. Manuel took the extra precaution the next time he went through the tunnel by walking mostly on the concrete. This is but the latest in a series of setbacks for Kolb, who is entering his seventh NFL season and seeking a fresh start in Buffalo after signing a two-year contract in April. Selected by Philadelphia in the second round of the 2007 draft, Kolb was sidelined by a concussion in losing the Eagles starting job to Michael Vick to open the 2009 season. Kolb then spent the past two seasons in Arizona, where he failed to secure the starting job because of an assortment of injuries. Marrone said its unfair to label Kolb injury-prone. "The one thing I do know about Kevin is that he is a tough son of a gun," Marronne said.dddddddddddd "Hell get back out there quickly if its up to him." In the meantime, Manuel will be getting more practice time with the starters. Thats a significant step up after Kolb spent much of the first week of camp getting most of the work with the starters. Marrone had been increasing Manuels responsibilities over the past week, with the two quarterbacks nearly evenly splitting snaps by Friday. Marrone liked how Manuel responded after Kolb was hurt by not letting the injury affect him or the offence. "It was a very smooth transition," Marrone said. "It can affect the team. And I didnt see it affect the two guys behind him, so thats positive." Its too early to determine whether Kolbs injury will affect the quarterback rotation for the Bills preseason opener at Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Manuel has shown improvement with each day of practice. On Saturday, he hit Marcus Easley on a deep route, and also showed off his speed in taking off on quarterback sweeps. Manuel was selected 16th overall out of Florida State, and the only quarterback taken in the first round of the draft. The Bills have only one other quarterback at camp, Jeff Tuel, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Washington State. As for Stevie Johnson, the receiver was disappointed to be sidelined once again by injury. He missed most of the teams spring practices with a sore back. Hes also had a history of groin problems that have cropped up during camp. Johnson said he felt something pop just as he was pushing off his left leg to make a cut. He expects to be ready for the start of the season. "The seasons where the moneys made, man," Johnson said. "Ill be out there to play." NOTES: With WR Kevin Elliott (right shoulder) also out, the Bills signed undrafted rookie WR Terrell Sinkfield on Saturday. The Northern Iowa product has already been cut twice this off-season, by Miami and Green Bay. ... Reserve TE Mike Caussin, who hurt his hip Friday, will have the injury evaluated next week to determine how much time hell miss, Marrone said. ... DE Mario Williams took part in on-field individual drills for the first time since complaining of a sore foot before the first training camp practice. ' ' '