Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has plans to make the Latics an Arsenal of the north ahead of their Carling Cup quarter-final at the Emirates. Martinez is a believer in Gunners boss Wenger's entire approach to management, chiefly of the Frenchman's record of bringing through young players during his 14 years at the helm.
"I think developing players is key for a football club and, as we all know, for the nation," said Martinez.
"And I think it's a clear model that has produced outstanding talent and is carrying on doing that.
"That's been a great example throughout football and for many people to follow.
"To have the ideas very clear, to have those strong beliefs, they bring you success.
"It's quite clear that it's someone who started a model and football in general has benefited from that work."
Martinez, who cited on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverly as the ideal example of the kind of player he is looking to groom, added: "We're following that philosophy.
"We want to have young players with huge potential, players that haven't reached probably the best moment of their careers, and that's something for us to develop, to carry on working and make sure Wigan Athletic gets that sort of football and gets that talent.
"That's our philosophy and that's the way we're going to work."
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