Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger Wary Of Manchester
City
The Gunners boss feels that City are capable of breaking into the
top four…
Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger has stated that his side could be
under threat from Manchester City next season in the race for the
Champions League spots.
The Gunners fell away in the title race last season, and at one
point were in danger of losing fourth spot to Aston Villa, who were
flying high in third place.
Wenger’s side however managed to secure the last remaining
Champions League spot with time to spare.
Now though, the Frenchman feels his team are under threat from
Manchester City, who are intending to invest heavily on their squad
with the aim of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition next
year.
City boss Mark Hughes will reportedly have a £250 million
transfer budget, and Wenger is concerned that the club’s billions
could propel them into the top four.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Wenger said, “If Manchester City have a
successful period in the buying, financial market, then they could
climb to the top four.”
The Gunners boss is also wary of the likes of Tottenham Hotspur
and Aston Villa in the race for the Champions League places. “Aston
Villa can get a bit closer. Then you have teams like Tottenham,”
said the Arsenal boss.
Wenger is set to have a restricted budget this summer, with a
reported transfer kitty of just £13 million, meaning astute
purchases are required or his side could well miss out on Europe
next season.
