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Arsenal's Air Battle: Rival planes fly over Hawthorns as pressure grows on Arsene Wenger
TWO planes have flown over the Hawthorns trailing opposing messages about Arsene Wenger's future during of Arsenal’s clash with West Brom.
A plane flies overhead at West Brom with the message No Contract #Wenger Out
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is under pressure from a section of fans to leave the club at the end of the season.
His contract is up in the summer but neither the manager nor the club have disclosed whether or not he will remain in charge.
A plane flew overhead before kick off with a message reading: ‘No Contract #Wenger Out’ .
But midway through the first half a rival aircraft flew overhead, with its message - 'In Arsene We Trust - supporting the manager.
Wenger took over Arsenal in 1996 and has led the Gunners to three Premier League titles.
But growing discontent from the supporters, who have not seen their team win the English championship since 2004, has come to a head after Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League this month and surrendered any hope of challenging for league honours.
The plane flew around the Hawthorns during the build-up to kick off
Arsenal fans back Arsene Wenger in the skies
Massimiliano Allegri and Diego Simeone have both been mooted as viable replacements for Wenger.
Arsenal are looking to close the gap on the top four to two points with a win at West Brom today.