Gary Neville regrets how Man Utd have changed (Picture: Getty)

Gary Neville has warned Arsenal that they could turn into a sacking club like Chelsea once they let go of Arsene Wenger – just like Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson.

The French tactician is under growing pressure at the Emirates Stadium after an awful run of form of late, which has seen both their Premier League and Champions League challenges fall apart in quick succession.

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Neville felt Arsenal fans were unwise to be calling for Wenger’s head, and said as much when he labelled a protesting supporter an ‘idiot’ during punditry duty on Sky Sports.

Arsenal Fan TV wanted to take Neville up on his comments on the fan and on their channel in general, and he explained why he felt the club could lose an important part of their identity if they sack their long-serving manager.


Neville has warned Arsenal fans about Wenger (Picture: Getty)



‘Do I think Arsenal are Chelsea? No, they are completely different football clubs and models,’ he told Arsenal Fan TV.

‘What Arsenal have got, and still do to this day, and you should never underestimate the power of this, is stability, support, loyalty, being a club that offers managers an opportunity for over 12 months, sticks by people, thinks in the long term. All those qualities that I love Manchester United for.

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‘But when they sacked (David) Moyes after eight months, or let Louis van Gaal go, I’m not going to sit here and say they’re the wrong decisions, but I loved the fact I could hold onto the loyalty, the stability, the fact that you have a traditional club.

‘I actually respect Arsenal for that. Hold onto those things. Don’t wish it away!’

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