In response to Arsene’s recent criticism over fixture changes, the Premier League have issued an apology insisting citing ‘the congested nature of Arsenal’s remaining fixture schedule’ as the main problem.
The statement read: “The FA Premier League wishes to apologise to fans for any disruption caused by the enforced changes in fixture scheduling over the Easter period. These changes have been brought about as a result of Newcastle United’s involvement in the UEFA Cup and the congested nature of Arsenal’s remaining fixture schedule and are an inevitable consequence of the club’s continued success in the FA Cup and the Champions League.”
Meanwhile, the G-14 group of clubs including Arsenal and Man Utd are seeking compensation from FIFA for players released on international duty. ‘The club vs. country’ row has become a problem for club managers with players coming back injured after international duty.
A statement from the Swiss Competition Commission read: “This complaint concerns points of dispute between clubs and national teams, particularly concerning clubs making players available to national teams for free for competitions organised by FIFA.”
“The preliminary inquiry will aim to show if there are elements of illicit competitive restrictions under FIFA rules.”