Calum Chambers thanks Arsene Wenger for rapid Arsenal development

CALUM CHAMBERS has been effusive in his praise for Arsene Wenger, and has thanked the Frenchman for his progress at Arsenal.

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The defender has been a near ever-present fixture in the Gunners first team this term.

And he believes Wenger has 'exceeded' all his expectations and has helped him raise his game.

"He's been fantastic to me - really supportive and he's given me an opportunity to show everyone what I can do and opportunities to play games," Chambers told Arsenal Player.

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I'm very grateful for what he's done for me

Calum Chambers

"I'm very grateful for what he's done for me.

"Everyone has expectations on things but he's exceeded all expectations that I had. He has been amazing for me and I can't thank him enough.

"I think he's very thoughtful in everything he does. He gives everyone a chance and he gets the best out of all the players, which is a very good quality to have."

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