A Manchester City fan, Professor TREBLE, has launched a bizarre accusation at Arsenal.
He wants the European football governing body to investigate the source of the Gunners' funds, with Mikel Arteta and Co. spending more than any other club this summer.
TREBLE said that without a Premier League win in nearly two decades and having never won the UEFA Champions League, the source of the club's funds for their expensive summer transfer business is questionable. Calling for "justice", he said:
As of August 3, Arsenal have spent €231.6 million (as per Football Transfers), which is nearly €70 million more than the second highest spenders, Al-Hilal (€163 million).
The next highest spending team is Paris Saint-Germain, who are third in the list, having spent €159.5 million. Tottenham Hotspur (€136.3 million) and Real Madrid (€128 million) round out the top five.
Three players - Declan Rice (€116.6 million), Kai Havertz (€75 million) and Jurrien Timber (€40 million) - account for the Gunners' summer business so far.
It's pertinent to note that Arteta and Co. defied expectations last season - finishing five points behind champions Manchester City - to return to the Champions League for the first time in seven years.
Arsenal started their 2023-24 season with a piece of a silvervare, beating reigning treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday (August 6).
Cole Palmer gave City the lead 13 minutes from time before Leandro Trossard netted a dramatic equaliser in the 11th minute of second half injury time to force penalties. The Gunners won the ensuing shootout 4-1 to take home their 17th Community Shield.
An ecstatic boss Mikel Arteta said following the win:
The Gunners begin their new Premier League campaign at
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