The Gunners fans here in the Tavern are pleading for their side to avoid a second-successive season without Champions League football.
After seeing their side miss out on Champions League football for the first time under Arsene Wenger, many fans thought it was the end of an era for the Frenchman.
However, for a man that they find so difficult to get rid of he seems to get his Arsenal side performing at the most crucial of times, after notably picking up a North London Derby win when criticism was at its peak.
Although there’s always critics for Arsene Wenger with the smallest of problems resulting in masses of hate towards the manager, this is something that he’s gotten used to over the years.
Therefore, with Europa League glory being their most promising way into Champions League football due to their poor league consistency, it looks as if this is the route to go down for the Gunners.
Nevertheless, with Arsene Wenger never too far away from a heap of criticism being placed on his shoulders, here’s a look at THREE reasons as to why the Frenchman should fear for his future in 2018.
Champions League, what’s that?
It was a huge shock to the system when Arsene Wenger failed to replicate a feat that he’d seen in his entire managerial career with Arsenal, a top 4 finish.
Therefore, for a side like Arsenal, that’s always been in the Champions League, it comes of great importance that they can force a way back into the big-time this campaign. But things just haven’t improved for the Gunners as surrounding teams look more poised to make the Champions League spot their own.
Indeed, if Arsene Wenger fails to bring Champions League football to the Emirates next season then it could be the end of an era for the Frenchman.
Lack of winning mentality
Arsene Wenger’s current side lack the winning mentality that they displayed back in the glory days of their unbeaten-season in 2003-2004.
Players like Patrick Viera and Thierry Henry who had that special character are not found in the team anymore, due to the current personnel being too easy to overpower, displaying a lack of leadership and are missing players who can step up in big games.
Indeed, with Arsene Wenger managing an invincible side it was always going to be impossible to better that, but the way his side has lost their way under him in recent times has caused for great concern in North London.
Fan relationship
Fan-bases are a huge part of every single football club, without them there wouldn’t be the money circulating around the game like there is today, it’s the worldwide interest in the game that makes it so profitable.
But at the same time, fans are entitled to their own opinion, especially if they’re adjusting to new surroundings without Champions League football like Arsenal are.
The hesitancy to spend, the disappointment of last season and the lack of unity within the side have all caused for there to be a broken relationship between the manager and fans.
Indeed, this has resulted in a vast amount of supporters making banners, and taking to social media to get a #WengerOUT campaign trending, something that will have a huge effect on Wenger’s future.
Arsenal fans, thoughts?
