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Wenger losing confidence of senior Arsenal players

The News of the World says unhappy stars are questioning the manager over tactics and team selection. After losing to Liverpool in midweek, there is a growing tension between managers and some players.

One Gunners source said: "The turning point was going out of the FA Cup to Manchester United, the team hasn't recovered from that.

"Suddenly there are major inquests going on. Nobody can understand why Kolo Toure was played at right-back instead of centre-half in big games, everybody can see Emmanuel Eboue isn't a midfielder and there is too much pressure on Cesc Fabregas to carry the team.

"Arsene wants to play attractive, passing football but some of the senior players think he's breeding a team of youngsters who think it's OK to just play well without having to actually graft to win games.

"There isn't a winning mentality like there is at Manchester United or Chelsea. There doesn't seem to be a win-at-all-cost attitude."

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