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Alan Shearer blasts Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: He’s surrounded by flaky players
ARSENE WENGER has allowed himself to become surrounded by ‘flaky’ players at Arsenal.
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That is the withering verdict of Alan Shearer.
Arsenal slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.
With that loss went the Gunners’ flickering chance of winning the title.
And Shearer can’t understand how Wenger has let things slide.
Arsene Wenger watches his side crumble against Chelsea
Alan Shearer was shocked by Arsenal's display against Chelsea
Saturday’s 3-1 defeat was a classic example as they were outfought and outplayed in all areas
“The question is how he has been able to surround himself with so many flaky players?,” Shearer told The Sun.
“Saturday’s 3-1 defeat was a classic example as they were outfought and outplayed in all areas.
“Wenger was clutching at straws when he called for a foul on Hector Bellerin by Marcos Alonso for the first goal. Not at all.
“Theo Walcott’s inactivity in tracking back was highlighted on TV. As was the way Francis Coquelin was out-muscled by Eden Hazard in his great solo goal.
“But what was most stark for me in that Arsenal display was Alexis Sanchez’s lack of activity. Not one touch in Chelsea’s box.”
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