Arsenal supporters will protest at Saturday evening’s Premier League clash against Norwich in the latest attempt to oust Arsene Wenger.
Placards will be held reading: “Time For Change. Arsenal is stale — fresh approach needed,” as the Gunners finish the season once again fighting for fourth place.
The placards and banners will be held on 12 minutes, 78 minutes and at the final whistle, the timings in reference to the 12 years since Arsenal last won the Premier League title, having dropped off the pace this season after leading the table at the turn of the year.
Fan groups The Black Scarf Movement and REDaction both released statements, as supporters voice their displeasure over the lack of money being invested in the team by Wenger, despite the club having plenty of cash in reserve while once again having the costliest season ticket is another reason for fans’ ire.
“Basically speaking, Arsenal has gone stale,” said the Black Scarf Movement statement.
“We are seeing the same failures year after year, and amid rumours that Arsene Wenger may be given a new three-year contract there really seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel.
“(Stan) Kroenke and the Board are seemingly content with Champions League cash, so outside of finishing fourth best in the league there is no pressure at all on the manager. This isn’t good enough.”
Saturday’s game will be live on television, making it the perfect platform to showcase their anger and frustation towards the current state of affairs at the club.
REDaction called for the club’s supporters to be united in protest this weekend, with their own statement exclaiming: “It’s pretty clear that things aren’t right at Arsenal.
“We have an absentee owner who takes money from the club while not engaging with fans. We have a manager who won’t use the resources available to him, to strengthen a squad which everybody can see needs investment.
“Throw in some of the highest ticket prices in world football. And, all of the Groundhog seasons, where it’s clear that the fans’ ambitions are not matched by those in charge.
“Fans are fighting each other over what exactly is wrong and who is to blame — but it’s clear that we are in a rut and that something needs to change.”
