After lost a 3-1 to West Bromwich on Saturday, Arsenal suffered a fourth setback in five Premier League games. Unable to climb the slope for nearly a month, the Gunners missing out in the race for qualifying places at the Champions League campaign.
However, this is not only the dignity in playing at the highest level in club football that is motivating the players, they could also be hit in the Premier League game if they fail to take in the final of two months of the season.
A fourth defeat in five league games for Arsenal, probably the hardest to cash after lost a 10-2 against Bayern Munich in the previous of Champions League game. The Gunners are currently fifth in the table, five points adrift of fourth place Liverpool although they do have a game in hand on Klopp’s side.
In view of the current dynamics, a qualification for the next Champions League campaign seems compromised because the competitors in the first places do not weaken. For the first time since his arrival at the club in 1996, Arsene Wenger, who has been scolding in recent weeks and still splitting Arsenal fans, attest to the banners that flew over the stadium during the match, may not lead his team to the more prestigious European competitions. While, it has an offer of Arsenal management to renew Wenger’s contract, he is in an increasingly untenable position.
Asked by media whether failing to qualify for next Champions League and the Premier League title race, Wenger said it was not a disaster for his club. “I have taken a bigger perspective than recent results,” Wenger said to media. “It’s not the last result that will decide whether I’m going. I’ve been in the top four 20 times. It’s not that which will dictate my future.
“No, I don’t think so anymore. It was not a disaster for Arsenal, for long time that was the case. On the sporting front it would be a blow but financially the Champions League doesn’t have the impact five or six years ago because of the bonuses broadcasters.” Wenger added.
Wenger said failing to qualify for the next Champions League was not a disaster for Arsenal. (Source:www.bleacherreport.com)
Arsene Wenger was in no mood to speculate as to whether an absence from Europe might spur the Gunners to challenge for the title in the 2017/18 season. However, Wenger did acknowledge that, thanks to the rich bonuses broadcasters pay for English Premier League football.
