Wenger: Manchester City & Barcelona have tried to destroy my work

Last summer saw former club captain Cesc Fabregas leave north London to join Spanish giants Barcelona while French duo Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy were lured away by Premier League champions Manchester City.

 And the 62-year-old manager admitted he has found it frustrating watching his young stars leave the Emirates at an age when he believes they could have driven the Gunners to that ever-elusive trophy.

 Sometimes people try and destroy your work," the 62-year-old said.

 I lost Nasri, Clichy and Fabregas at an age when they could have made the difference for Arsenal.

 Arsenal have already added Lukas Podolski to their ranks this summer, and Wenger has confirmed that a deal for Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud is close to completion.

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