Edu was part of the infamous 2003/04 title-winning side that went the entire campaign unbeaten.
Wenger has had his fair share of critics over the years, as his side have seen the title elude them of late.
The Frenchman has also been castigated for his side’s failings in Europe.
But Edu still holds the utmost respect for Wenger, and he told the Daily Mail: “His mentality created our team.
“He wanted to win every game and every trophy.

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“Chelsea away, United away, we wanted to win.”
When asked what it was like when he first joined the Gunners, Edu added: “I was feeling sad. I lost my sister a week before I arrived. I was not in a good way.
“But I found a club and manager that worried about me as a person, rather than as a footballer.
“Every day Arsene Wenger pulled me into his office. He wanted to check I was OK and check how my family were.
“He cared so much and it made me feel so good. He let my dad watch training.
“I come to London once a year and always go to see him.”
Arsenal resume Premier League duties on Saturday (12:30pm) when they face Tottenham.