Wenger ready to “fight” to end Arsenal crisis

Arsene Wenger has grown used to defending himself in recentyears but the Arsenal manager’s grip on his position has neverseemed less secure ahead of Sunday’s clash with Brighton.

A crushing 3-0 loss against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday intensified the criticism directed at Wenger and his players following their limp defeat in the League Cup final at the hands of the same opponents four days previously.

The yawning gap between the two sides underlined how far Arsenal have fallen behind the Premier League leaders and the fact the second game was played out in front of thousands of empty seats added to the sense that Wenger’s 22-year reign is entering its final stage.