{"id":314331,"date":"2026-04-06T16:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=314331"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:43:48","slug":"ray-parlour-tells-mikel-arteta-to-do-away-with-arsenals-deadwood-after-cup-loss-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/ray-parlour-tells-mikel-arteta-to-do-away-with-arsenals-deadwood-after-cup-loss-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Ray Parlour tells Mikel Arteta to do away with Arsenal’s ‘deadwood’ after cup loss | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ray Parlour believes Mikel Arteta will avoid the sack even when Arsenal fail to win a single trophy this season but has implored the Gunners\u2019 boss to oversee a significant clear-out in the summertime. <\/p>\n

Defeat at Southampton on Saturday represented a significant shock to the system and means the north London club\u2019s hopes of winning silveware now hinge fending of Manchester City\u2019s Premier League challenge or claiming a primary ever Champions League crown.<\/p>\n

After so many nears misses over the previous couple of years, the doubts have begun to creep in again in regards to the mental fortitude of a squad which still has all of it to prove.<\/p>\n

Arteta will hope his stuttering side can get back heading in the right direction against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday before a vital game against Bournemouth this weekend which offers the possibility to open up, temporarily a minimum of, a 12-point gap. <\/p>\n

Anything but three points against the Cherries would supply City with further impetus and with blood already within the water they’re unlikely to want any second invitation. <\/p>\n

With the games coming thick and fast, Arteta will likely must rotate his squad and supply further opportunities to the players who let him down at St Mary\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Ben White struggled at right-back and was at fault for Southampton\u2019s opening goal, while Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel Jesus and Christian Norgaard all looked wanting fitness and form. <\/p>\n

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Ben White struggled badly against Southampton (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arsenal\u2019s squad underwent major surgery last summer and they’ll need to sell players within the close season in the event that they hope to make further improvements and Parlour believes eliminating the deadwood represents a priority task.<\/p>\n

The Arsenal legend told talkSPORT<\/a>: \u2018There\u2019s going to be numerous work done in the summertime because there\u2019s numerous deadwood there. He must do away with quite a couple of players if I\u2019m being honest.\u2019<\/p>\n

An FA Cup triumph back in 2020 represents the one major trophy won by Arsenal under Arteta\u2019s management, but even in the event that they miss out again Parlour believes the Spaniard will remain on the helm.<\/p>\n

He added: \u2018I don\u2019t think he\u2019d lose his job. Who would you herald. I\u2019m taking a look at it realistically, who could you herald for Arteta who could do the same job.<\/p>\n

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Myles Lewis-Skelly did not take his opportunity against Southampton (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I don\u2019t know there\u2019s many managers on the market. Alonso I could imagine him going to Liverpool so who else is on the market. Luis Enrique would he go and leave PSG?<\/p>\n

\u2018I can\u2019t see a greater manager who could do a greater job. They\u2019ve got the religion in him.<\/p>\n

\u2018Zidane could he do it within the Premier League? Arteta it\u2019s the way you lose it sometimes as well. <\/p>\n

\u2018There\u2019s a protracted solution to go but I actually consider he\u2019ll be there next season even in the event that they don\u2019t win anything. It\u2019s a giant decision they need to make but I consider they appear at it and say who’s on the market? <\/p>\n

\u2018They are going to have a look at other clubs as well and say how over and over do they alter managers? You may have a giant name and it may not work still.\u2019<\/p>\n

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