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Arsenal FC news: Paul Merson reacts to fans wanting Rafa Benitez as Arsene Wenger’s replacement

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Paul Merson believes Rafa Benitez is a ‘top manager’, but he can’t imagine Arsenal fans would be happy with his appointment as head coach of the Gunners.

It was the Emirates Stadium support who called for Benitez to replace Arsene Wenger, following Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat of Arsenal on Sunday.

The result leaves Arsenal 13 points behind the top four, and only two points ahead of seventh placed Burnley, who are in good form and aiming for a miraculous top-six finish under Sean Dyche.