William Gallas has lost his Arsenal
captaincy and will not play against Manchester
City.
The move comes after Gallas spoke of unrest in
the Arsenal camp on Thursday, including details of a bust-up during
half-time in the recent 4-4 draw with Tottenham.
A number of former players have been quick to criticise Gallas
for the outburst and it now appears as though Arsene Wenger has
acted quickly to discipline the French defender.
It was initially understood that Gallas had been stripped of the
captaincy, but reports later suggested that he may have offered to
step down at a team meeting.
Gallas, who was handed the armband at the start of last season,
will not travel with the rest of the squad ahead of Saturday's game
at Man City.
The latest development raises doubts about Gallas' future with
the club, just two years after he joined the Gunners from
Chelsea.
Arsenal have yet to
confirm the news but there is speculation that goalkeeper Manuel
Almunia will lead out the side against
City.
