Arsenal ‘too reliant on Wenger’

Arsenal’s total dependence on Arsene Wenger has contributed to the collapse of their title challenge, according to one of the club’s former record signings.

The Gunners were top in early January, but a run of four wins from 13 games has left them 13 points behind Leicester with five to play.

A 12th straight season without winning the Premier League is now a near-certainty, and Wenger is facing unprecedented levels of criticism from his own supporters, some of whom have long complained the manager is not properly held to account by his superiors.

Andrey Arshavin became Arsenal’s record signing in 2009 when he arrived for £15m, and only three times in seven years …

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