Mikel Arteta hints ‘anything is possible’ if fixture concerns are not addressed

The Arsenal boss has warned of the dangers of an ever-increasing workload for players. 

Mikel Arteta believes strikes could be a possibility if worries about players’ welfare are not considered. Pic: John Walton/PA

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned “anything is possible” if football’s rulemakers ignore clubs over fixture concerns.

Arsenal are set to face Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on December 16 which would leave Oliver Glasner’s side – who host Manchester City in the league on December 14 and then KuPS in the Conference League, also at home, on December 18 – facing three matches in just five days.