"I don't have bad energy for Arsenal" - Bernd Leno backs the Gunners for Premier League title

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last summer after four years and joined

. He had lost his place after Aaron Ramsdale joined Arsenal and claimed “politics" forced him out of Emirates Stadium.

"I don't have toxic [feelings] or bad energy for Arsenal,"

the 31-year-old Standard Sport.

"It didn't end in the perfect way, but my reception at the Emirates was really good.

"I get fans coming up to me saying, 'thank you for your four years... you were very good'.

"I was really happy with my performances. Even when they dropped me, I did nothing wrong. I came through the front door and I left through the front door. I still have a connection to the club.”

Ahead of Fulham’s game against Arsenal next Sunday, Leno said he would be happy to see Arsenal lift the Premier League title.

He said:

"I hope they do it, I think they can."

Fulham is in seventh place in the Premier League table and is trying to qualify for European competitions next season.

Leno missed the World Cup in Qatar for Germany, but is hopeful to return to the national team after his impressive performances for Fulham.

"I didn't go to the World Cup because I didn't play at Arsenal and then the World Cup was in November,"

he added.

"I can accept that. But, hopefully, in March, in the summer, or maybe next season, I can go back. That is a target for me."

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