Long-serving Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger announced on Friday morning that he will leave the team this summer with one year left on his contract. Eventually, the unbeaten run would stretch to 49 Premier League games. When better financial times dawned, though, good times on the field did not always follow. Defensive shortcomings have been exacerbated by the inadequacy of a solid and reliable midfield shield, and results in Europe and the Premier League have hit reverse gear. The competition for a place in the top four in the Premier League has never been more cutthroat.

Source: Forbes April 20, 2018 18:22 UTC