Gazidis ponders life after Wenger

Succession planning is on Ivan Gazidis’ mind as the Arsenal chief executive admits replacing Arsene Wenger will be a great test for the Gunners.

Wenger this month celebrated 18 years as manager at Arsenal, who need look no further than Manchester United and life after Alex Ferguson to see how difficult it is to replace such a pivotal figure at a football club.

The Frenchman, who is 65 next week, signed a three-year contract extension in May after ending a nine-year trophy drought by winning the FA Cup.