In turn, that leaves Wenger with young duo Calum Chambers and Rob Holding as his most likely centre-half pairing against Jurgen Klopp’s side, and that has naturally led to concern about their chances in the game.
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“They still have two years left on their contract and there is no urgency as well”.
Wenger also didn’t confirm whether any progress has been made in talks over Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi.
With the official season yet to start, the Gunners have to deal with two long-term injury problems as defenders Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista will be ruled out for weeks.
“That’s a bit better than expected because he doesn’t need surgery”.
“He’s ruptured his ankle ligaments and we thought it could be four months but it’s not that long”.
Manchester United’s financial muscle will not prevent Arsenal from challenging them, according to Arsene Wenger.
However, Wenger was quick to point out that while he is seeking reinforcements, he is not necessarily going to bring in a big-name player on a massive transfer fee.
The influx of money from the Premier League’s new television deal arguably takes the importance of qualifying for a Champions League place less vital, but nevertheless, the objective to finish as high up the table remains.
“The good players cost a lot of money but you can still find players of top quality, sometimes at a reasonable price”. When you go outside England, it’s very high because you’re English.
“But we know how many quality sides there are in the league so it’s going to be hard for Arsenal”.
Many Arsenal fans may have expressed the unease they feel over their cash rich board failing to act once more in the transfer market.
Jose Mourinho’s drawn-out arrival at Manchester United is one such headline that has captured the spotlight, along with his signings of Ibrahimović, Pogba, Mkhitaryan and Bailly.
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“That is the most important thing”. Liverpool are very much outsiders for the title despite the big changes – 9/1 (10.00) with bet365 but like Chelsea, they have the benefit of a reduced fixture list with no European football this year.
