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Wenger: nothing has changed

Arsenal had a convincing 2-0 victory over AC Milan away in the Europa League last night. Admittedly, this was not the AC Milan of old. They are beset with financial problems and they had hardly any players with top level European experience, rather some players who had not made the grade in the Premier League. Arsenal could, of course, falter in the return leg at the Emirates.

Even so, a win is a win. However, Arsenal supporters are unforgiving if one is to judge by the representative of Arsenal Supporters Trust interviewed on Radio 5 this morning. Wenger has to go in the summer, no ifs, no buts. In the words of Theresa May, nothing has changed.

The AST spokesman pointed out that there were increasing numbers of empty seats at the Emirates. However, if these are season ticket holders who don't turn up, Stan Kroenke isn't losing any money. If they decided not to renew, there is a long waiting list for the seats.

The point I am trying to make is that this will be a business decision for Silent Stan. What will be the best way forward for the franchise? Do they have a replacement for Wenger who will be able to do what is needed?

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