As the speculation over the future of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shows no sign of going away the Gunners board have issued a statement on the subject.

Chairman Sir Chips Keswick said:

"We are fully aware of the attention currently focused on the club and understand the debate. We respect that fans are entitled to their different individual opinions but we will always run this great football club with its best long-term interests at heart.

"Arsene has a contract until the end of the season. Any decisions will be made by us mutually and communicated at the right time in the right way."