Arsene Wenger: 10 Reasons the Arsenal Manager Must Stay in North London

Arsene Wenger cannot leave now. The Frenchman directed this club into a trophy drought and he can guide them out of it. He's the only manager in Europe capable of doing so.

What Wenger has done for his legacy and more importantly for this club has slowly slid down the side of the mountain from which they at one time stood upon the summit. Arsenal has had the quality, style and squad over the past few seasons to compete.

The problem has been that each campaign they continue to be a signing or two away from being fully competent to challenge for the title.

"The Professor" has the fortitude, awareness and capabilities of ending this trophy famine and harvesting silverware for years to come. With the powers in European football be separated further by oil-based funding, Arsenal and Wenger must continue to believe in their business model.

At the moment, Arsene Wenger remains the only man fit to lead this club.

Media Savvy

Arsene Wenger does not listen to noise coming from outside of London Colney. He has a way with dealing with different media types.

The British media have been notorious for probing and prodding players and managers alike to see if an uncovered story can become unearthed. Wenger does not partake in this game.

Part of the reason the media throughout England have a problem with Wenger sometimes is due to the lack of substance in his answers.

Wenger's primary objective seems to be getting through the required media sessions. He does not give up dressing-room spats, detailed injury reports, time tables, transfer-target news or whatever else would be sensitive information.

His handling of the media may be maddening to most, but it's in the best interest of the club and his players.

Youth Development

The track record of players that have been groomed by Arsene Wenger during his years in North London is nothing short of exceptional. Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie have all been world-class players to come through the ranks under the tutelage of Wenger.

Perhaps throughout Europe there may not be a better developer of talent. Sir Alex Ferguson is the only manager in England that can claim the level of talent to blossom under his watch.

Wenger's knowledge and teachings allow him to turn raw talent into a finely manicured player for club and country alike. It would be difficult for a club like Arsenal to replace someone with Wenger's capabilities due to their dependence on organic development versus the transfer market to build a squad.

Talent Evaluation

Similar to his ability to cultivate youth, Arsene Wenger has a keen eye for talent.

Of course, not every player works out once enrolled into the academy. With an academy as big as Arsenal's, it becomes a numbers game with who rises to the first team and who doesn't.

Wenger has brought up talent throughout his time in London. Ashley Cole, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Song have all gone through the academy for Arsenal.

His ability to pick out the right talent within his scouting network has raised fears from supporters that Arsenal could be becoming a feeder club for the European mega-clubs. Although that seems to be the case of late, an end to the trophy drought in North London will keep players from turning their heads on the club.

Fiscal Frugality

Arsenal seem to be the lone club in England that spend carefully and keep a balanced budget. Of all the big clubs in Europe, Arsenal seems to be the only one cheering for the UEFA financial fair play rules to come into affect.

The club's fiscal frugality has raised the profits for the club and provided them with a chest of cash if needed. Their economical approach has aggravated fans and confused critics.

However, Arsenal continue to perform good business and turn a profit on a majority of their deals in the transfer market.

For example, selling Samir Nasri for an inflated £22 million to Manchester City was excellent business.

Arsenal cracked the top 10 of the most valuable franchises in sports at No. 7.

Although most fans only care about trophies, having a profitable club never hurt.

Proven Winner

The first half of Arsene Wenger's management saw an influx of trophies. Arsenal completed multiple league and domestic doubles as the club reached new heights.

This should be the most sensible reason for why Wenger should stay in North London. He's a winner.

He has led Arsenal to a league-and-cup double twice. He has overseen two different players break the goal-scoring record.

He was the mastermind behind the "Invincibles." Wenger also brought Arsenal to the final of the Champions League in 2005.

Wenger's run of silverware during his early years brought Arsenal to a new level as a club.

Emirates Stadium

The club entered new heights and new digs in 2007 under Arsene Wenger's guidance. Entering a new stadium casts a big, dark cloud over a club financially.

Many thought that the boardroom in North London would be able to guide the club out from the maze of financial restrictions, and for the most part they have.

The problem, however, remains that Arsenal have yet to win a trophy at their new grounds.

Certainly the club will come out of it, but part of Wenger's legacy will be his assistance in moving Arsenal into one of the nicest stadiums in Europe.

Stubborn Principals

Arsene Wenger seems to be a man amongst boys when it comes to his stubbornness. The Frenchman has defied the press, fans and pundits to stick to his personal beliefs.

Whether it's to play a softer-than-normal team during a cup match or rest a player for an extra match as extra precaution, Wenger continually makes decisions that he thinks will best benefit his squad.

Every manager has his different beliefs, but if they do not stick to their guns they will be run out of town quicker than they came in. Wenger's principles may not make much sense to those outside the club's walls, but that may not be necessarily the worst thing.

Consistency in Europe

Arsenal have qualified for the quarterfinals in the UEFA Champions League every season under Arsene Wenger—a remarkable feat that Chelsea, Liverpool nor Manchester United can claim during the same time frame.

The Gunners seem to prosper in Europe with their flowing style. I have argued for quite some time that the squad fits better into European play.

The last few seasons saw Arsenal knocked out by Barcelona. However, if it were not for Barcelona the North London club could have brought home Europe's most anticipated prize.

Wenger's consistency in Europe has not been properly appreciated. It's no easy feat. All you have to do is look at the other European powers who cannot boast the same record.

Current Players

The current players within the squad need Arsene Wenger. Most have been brought into the club as a youngster. Others have been brought in by the boss through the transfer market.

If the Frenchman leaves the club during a time of transition, the morale and belief within the squad could go to shambles.

Yes, there are cornerstones within the squad to keep the structure intact in the dressing room, but the facade would crack.

Wenger must see out this trophy drought and leave his employer in good standing.

Only Manager That Currently Fits

Out of all the managers in Europe, Arsene Wenger remains the only man fit for the job. As mentioned in the intro slide, Arsenal must fight off the sudden wave of investment throughout the continent.

With the likes of PSG and Manchester City joining the ranks of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, both Milan clubs and Manchester United as the dominant financial forces, Arsenal must rely on organic revenue.

The club's feeder system has been incredibly successful and raises top talent at a discounted price compared to the open market.

Arsenal rely on turning a profit from their media, advertising, retail and the transfer market.

Of course, every manager for a top European club is aware of the business side of things, but none of them have been hogtied to fiscal policy like Wenger.

He drive you nuts, makes you second guess his decisions, repeatedly defies common logic and much more. However, those very reasons are why he has garnered success through the years.

Arsenal have come on dark times in recent years, but the man who drove them into these times is also the man who must drive them back into the light.

Justin Sparks is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report @JustinSparks22