Arsene Wenger held a rare dressing-room inquest in the aftermath of Thursday’s humiliating loss against Manchester City as the uncertainty over his job intensifies.
Arsenal’s feeble 3-0 defeat, their second against Pep Guardiola’s side in five days, strengthened belief among some of the Emirates hierarchy that Wenger must go before next season.
There are those who would prefer Wenger to confirm his exit before the end of the campaign in a move that could galvanise the club for the run-in.
There was no ranting or raving during Thursday’s crisis meeting but sources say the talks, which lasted 30 minutes, were honest and frank.