Crystal Palace’s search for recruits has been frustrated after failing to agree personal terms with the Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson following lengthy talks with the player and his representative. “With all the important games we have everyone is focused,” the manager said. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Arsène Wenger, pictured here with Alexis Sánchez, has spoken out against the proposed scrapping of the offside law. With all the important games we have of course it’s important we have all the experienced players back.”Wenger also offered an impassioned defence of an unloved part of football, the offside law. I think offside is a law that makes teams work together, which is an important quality in team sport.

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2017 11:19 UTC