Edition No. 117 · Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Story 36 of 52

Arsenal's proposed job losses symbolise the bleak reality of how football is run

The Athletic

Arsenal's proposed job cuts show clubs squeezing off-pitch costs while spending heavily on players.

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