A few weeks ago, there was a fight among fans at an English soccer match. People were injured, police officers were called and perpetrators were escorted from the stadium. It was, in many ways, not altogether unusual.
The strange part about the episode, however, came when the nature of the two groups involved was revealed: one was a bunch of Arsenalfans, furiously supporting their team while the other was … a bunch of Arsenal fans, furiously supporting their team.
At issue in this Gunner-on-Gunner grousing was a banner. One of the groups, which may well represent a growing percentage of Arsenal fans these days, attempted to unroll a sign addressed to the team’s veteran manager, Arsène Wenger, that said, “Arsène, thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye.” The opposing faction, representing Wenger loyalists, was appalled and not shy about expressing its displeasure. Chaos ensued.
The episode — comic as it might be to, say, Chelsea or Tottenham fans — highlighted the unstable nature of Arsenal’s season and punctuated an alarming reality for a club that has long been accustomed to occupying a place among the English elite. This season for Arsenal — to put it kindly — has been a mess.
Wenger is at the center of the scrutiny. A gaunt, purposeful Frenchman with hair that seems to be graying by the minute, Wenger has led the north London club for 16 seasons, winning three league titles, four F.A. Cup trophies and earning qualification in the Champions League 15 times, including a trip to the continental final.
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