Arsene Wengers men need to step up or risk damaging the legacy of the profe sor.Champions Chelsea struggling to regain their title winning form shown last season, Manchester United still in transition with the uncertainty over Louis Van Gaals future and Manchester City failing to show the consistency that is needed to win the league title. All these factors taken into account the
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