Arsenal haven't won the league since Wenger's crowing achievement in leading "The Invincibles" to an unbeaten league season in 2003/04. Languishing in sixth, Arsenal are also on course for their worst-ever league finish under Wenger this season with any hope of Champions League qualification dependent on winning the Europa League. And Gazidis recognised a decision had to be reached before the season's end to give Arsenal a head start of finding Wenger's successor. - Wide-open field -Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and Germany coach Joachim Loew are among the front runners with bookmakers in a wide-open field of contenders. Gazidis confirmed Arsenal will look for an offensive-minded coach to follow in the footsteps of Wenger's philosophy.

Source: The Nation Bangkok April 21, 2018 01:18 UTC