Arsenal hit with title blow as secret Arsene Wenger clause confirmed
Arsenal will be aiming to get their battle for the Premier League title back on track on Friday evening as they take on Southampton.
The Gunners welcome the division’s bottom club to the Emirates Stadium in a game that represents a huge moment in their hopes of beating Manchester City to the title. Mikel Arteta’s men have a four-point buffer between themselves and their nearest rivals but have to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later.
With just a day to go until that game, take a look at all of the headlines coming out of the red and white side of North London over the past 24 hours.
Another Saliba blow
Arsenal once again look set to be without the services of defender William Saliba for this Friday’s clash with Southampton.
The Gunners havenot been able to call upon the Frenchman for the last four matches as he attempts to overcome a back issue and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those. According to reports , the former Saint-Etienne starlet is 'unlikely' to make an appearance at St Mary’s.
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His issue will continually be monitored in the meantime with previous reports suggesting that Saliba was willing to push his body to the limit to return for the title run-in.
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Wenger clause revealed
Former manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he "always" insisted on a clause in his contracts that stated there would be no boardroom interference in his dealings in North London.
The Gunners’ rivals Chelsea have hit the headlines after it emerged that co-owner Todd Boehly addressed the squad following Saturday's defeat against Brighton.
Speaking about the incident, the Frenchman said: "No, I wouldn’t [tolerate it], that was always clear in my mind. I always put that in my contract.”
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Ferdinand makes Man Utd point
Rio Ferdinand has claimed that former club Manchester United could be set for a “better season” than Arsenal even if they finish behind the North London side.
Speaking on his Vibe with Five podcast, the six-time Premier League winner said: "If Arsenal don't win the league and Man Utd finish third and just the one trophy [the Carabao Cup] they have had a better season.
"If you're a player, forget fans, and you finish third and win a trophy, Carabao Cup whatever it is and the team above you finish second and win no trophies, who is the happier player?"
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