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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 Carter Rowney Ducks Jersey .ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Korbinian Holzer Ducks Jersey . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. http://www.authenticduckspro.com/Customized/ . Datsyuk will miss Tuesdays game against New Jersey and could be sidelined longer, while Cleary will likely miss at least the next three games. Its been an injury-plagued season for Datsyuk, who has suited up for just 39 games. Paul Kariya Jersey .R. 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Thomas received treatment both days this past weekend.We rested him [Monday], but my expectations are hell be ready to go Wednesday, Kubiak said. He was feeling good [Monday].Asked what Thomas had been told about the injury, given he was expected to get a second opinion, Kubiak said, I dont really have a comment on that, I just know he was feeling really ggood.dddddddddddd.Thomas suffered the injury when he was tackled by Panthers cornerback James Bradberry as he tried to keep his feet in bounds on a 6-yard reception along the Broncos sideline with just over two minutes remaining in the first quarter.[He] went back in and played well, he was sore, Kubiak said. Hes had a couple days here, hes had some good treatment over the weekend. He could have practiced [Monday] if we would have wanted him to.Kubiak said Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler, who suffered a fracture near his elbow in the preseason opener in Chicago, practiced fully Monday in a practice that largely entailed individual drills and a walk-through. Fowler, who was held out of the season opener, was the No. 3 wide receiver for most of the offseason and training camp. ' ' '