Arsenal's board are standing by manager Unai Emery as they partly blame VAR for their dismal start to the season.

Emery's men are winless in the Premier League since October 6 and were well beaten by Leicester on Saturday as the Foxes ran out 2-0 winners at the King Power Stadium.

Arsenal will be at least eight points off the top-four pace after Sunday's fixtures and pressure is mounting on boss Emery with fans turning on the Spaniard.

It is understood the Emirates hierarchy are ready to keep faith in Emery and thought the display at Leicester showed 'improvements' despite a third top-flight defeat of the season.

The Athletic claims chiefs accept that many of Arsenal's problems have been self-inflicted - but also place some blame at the door of VAR.

Sokratis had a late goal controversially ruled out against Crystal Palace a couple of weeks ago which would have given the Gunners a 3-2 win over their London rivals.