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Merson: Arsenal and Wenger taking liberties with Gooners

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson says the club is suffering because Arsene Wenger holds too much power. Merson, 46, thinks Arsenal fans should be pointing the finger at the club for letting Wenger get his own way for far too long

He told the Daily Star: "Arsenal's season is going from bad to worse but is it the end of the road for Arsene Wenger?

"I doubt it. Not while the board are showing so little ambition. Why sack someone who makes you money every year and hardly ever spends it?

"I think they are taking liberties with the fans. Arsenal only realistically have the FA Cup to play for this season.

"That's not good enough when you're paying thousands for a season ticket.

"They're not winning the league. Even Wenger says they can't catch Chelsea any more. And let's be honest, they're not winning the Champions League either are they?

"They're already out of the Capital One Cup, so that only really leaves them with one trophy to play for this season.

"Arsenal finally ended their drought by winning the FA Cup last season, and that might have bought Wenger some time.

"But it seems like a long time ago now."

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