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This is never a conversation I want to have as an Arsenal supporter. If the topic arrives that the manager’s future is being discussed it can only be because the club is not performing or moving in the desired direction.

Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Southampton was the third league defeat on the spin. The three games that were to precede the challenges against Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham. Yet Arsenal find themselves in a situation where top-four is not only looking unlikely but that a fight to qualify for the Europa League is now on.

Mikel Arteta finished eighth twice as coach, leaving Arsenal out of Europe. I was willing to be patient because I could see the progression taking place off the field. Changes were made that were necessary for the long-term prosperity of the club.

Moving on players not good enough, lowering the age profile and wage bill, establishing a stronger path from the youth team to the senior squad and making the club more competitive in the fixtures against the top sides in the league. Not to mention the overhaul of recruitment and returning to signing players from other Premier League sides not surplus to requirements.

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