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Winter Olympics 2018: Arsenal supporters spot ‘subliminal Wenger Out message’ via Swiss speed skater

Gunners fans could not believe their eyes after Livio Wenger was knocked out of the 1500m event in Pyeongchang

THE notorious "Wenger Out" campaign has now reached the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Well, that's the conclusion of Arsenal fans after Livio Wenger got knocked out of the 1500m speed skating event on Tuesday.

 

 Arsene Wenger has suffered ongoing protests from Arsenal fans for several years
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Arsene Wenger has suffered ongoing protests from Arsenal fans for several yearsCredit: PA:Press Association

The Swiss star, who shares the same surname as the under-fire Arsenal boss, was shown on television after the Olympic event.

A graphic revealed his name next to the word "OUT" after he was axed from his event, and eagle-eyed viewers thought it was too good to be true.

Some Gunners fans have gone to extreme lengths to voice their opinion that Arsene Wenger's time is up at the Emirates.

Sky banners have been used, online petitions have been made and protests against the Frenchman have been spotted all over the globe.

 Fans regularly use banners for their campaign
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Fans regularly use banners for their campaignCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Wenger's future has been the subject of speculation for several years as Arsenal continue their quest to return to the top of English football.

After he penned a new two-year contract with the North London club, fans were forced to grin and bear it.


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It has now surfaced that Wenger needs to secure a Champions League spot to remain in the hot seat.

But the sixth-placed side can only qualify with an unlikely top-four finish or winning the Europa League final against Manchester City.

 The French boss is under intense pressure at the Emirates this season
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The French boss is under intense pressure at the Emirates this seasonCredit: Rex Features

He is under increased pressure after Arsenal suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat to North London rivals Tottenham on Saturday.

And the Gunners must visit Ostersunds in the Europa League on Thursday with Danny Welbeck as their only recognised striker.

 

 Fans are demanding that 68-year-old Wenger does not get a new contract with Arsenal
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Fans are demanding that 68-year-old Wenger does not get a new contract with ArsenalCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Arsene Wenger penned a new two-year deal last year
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Arsene Wenger penned a new two-year deal last yearCredit: Reuters
Arsenal star Jack Wilshere and Tottenham's Erik Lamela argue after the final whistle at Wembley
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