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| Arsenal players showing signs of indiscipline on the field of play. |
Arsenal
is a team that is well known for their beautiful, mesmerizing and passing
football. It’s a culture that is admired by many and has often been linked to
their manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger believes that professionalism should be
extended to beyond the pitch.
Professionalism
has been Arsenal’s reputation but recently one would wonder if they have pulled
the foot off the gas. Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire was caught smoking in
public and this was heavily criticised by the media, football fraternity and
the public at large. Wenger’s real intentions were questioned last summer
during the £40 million bid for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. Suarez has been
surrounded by controversy as a result of his unpleasant behaviour on the field
of play. Puma has signed a long term $150 million contract with Arsenal and speculations are rising and linking Mario Balloteli to the Emirates. Nobody doubts the Italian international's ability on the field but it is how he behaves off the field that seems to be the problem.
Recently there have been inappropriate reports of Nicklas Bendtener leaving the camp without permission and arguing with taxi drivers in Copenhagen. These reports show that Arsenal doesn’t have that uniqueness and perception to discipline their players.
Arsenal’s trophy drought is stretching to almost a decade now and lack of concentration off the pitch may be one of the contributing factors. The gunners will meet Wigan at Wembley in a mouth-watering FA Cup Semi-final. In 2011, Arsenal was embarrassed by Birmingham City in the Capital one Cup final and they will be looking forward to ending their still trophy drought this time around. If Arsenal is to end their trophy drought they will have to be at the top of their game on and off the pitch. KP
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