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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to hold showdown talks with ALL his flops to save their season after just three games

ARSENE WENGER is set to for showdown talks with his all his Arsenal flops when they return from international duty – to save their season after just THREE games.

The Gunners have had a disastrous start to the campaign, losing two Premier League matches already at just the start of September.
 Arsene Wenger is to hold crisis talks with all of his Arsenal flops when they return from international duty
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Arsene Wenger is to hold crisis talks with all of his Arsenal flops when they return from international dutyCredit: Rex Features
 Alexis Sanchez is due to meet Arsene Wenger for crisis talks when he returns from international duty
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Alexis Sanchez is due to meet Arsene Wenger for crisis talks when he returns from international dutyCredit: Reuters

Now, Wenger will sit his squad down for a clear-the-air talk to avoid the campaign spiralling into complete disaster.

Most of his players are on international duty at present, but he wants to talk to them later this week when they return ahead of Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Gunners are in chaos at present, with the majority of their top stars wanting to quit the club, and a furious fan-base angered by a shocking transfer window.
 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for Liverpool in a £40m deal, shortly after the Gunners lost 4-0 at Anfield
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left Arsenal for Liverpool in a £40m deal, shortly after the Gunners lost 4-0 at AnfieldCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Alexis Sanchez wants to leave in search of a side who will compete for the Champions League and titles.

He is furious he was not allowed to leave for Premier League rivals Manchester City on deadline day, with Arsenal failing to sign a replacement.

 Arsene Wenger is to hold crisis talks after a disastrous start to the season
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Arsene Wenger is to hold crisis talks after a disastrous start to the seasonCredit: Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left in a £40m deal for Liverpool, wanting to leave to further develop his progression as a footballer.

And Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new contract, even though one has been on the table for months after talks with him and his representatives.
 Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new contract, even though one has been on the table for months after talks with him and his representatives.
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Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new contract, even though one has been on the table for months after talks with him and his representatives.Credit: PA:Press Association
Arsenal brought in just two players over the summer, Alexandre Lacazette for £52m and Sead Kolasinac on a free.
And Wenger was rejected by Thomas Lemar in a last-gasp attempt at signing another star for £90m after he chose to stay at Monaco.
It is now up to the Gunners chief to get his side focused again, as they battle to even make the top four and Champions League spots.
 Alexandre Lacazette was the star striker signing Arsenal fans wanted - but he wasn't joined by many others
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Alexandre Lacazette was the star striker signing Arsenal fans wanted - but he wasn't joined by many othersCredit: AFP
 Arsene Wenger is set to for showdown talks with his all his Arsenal flops when they return from international duty – to save their season after just THREE games.
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Arsene Wenger is set to for showdown talks with his all his Arsenal flops when they return from international duty – to save their season after just THREE games.Credit: Getty Images - Getty
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