Beckham could lead exodus - Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes the sale of David Beckham has signalled the beginning of the break-up of the core group of players who made Manchester United the dominant force in England over the last decade.

Beckham, together with Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, all came through the Old Trafford ranks together and were, for so long, the heartbeat of the side.