Wenger insists dwindling Emirates Stadium crowds are 'not a big concern'

Arsene Wenger insists he is unconcerned by dwindling Emirates Stadium attendances, claiming Arsenal games are 'sold out' and that season ticket renewals for 2018-19 are 'outstanding.'

With Arsenal sixth in the Premier League table and relying on winning the Europa League to return to the Champions League next season, recent matches have been played out before thousands of empty seats.

Wenger has previously used cold weather, Mother's Day and Easter Sunday as excuses for the stayaway supporters and the Frenchman still doesn't believe there is a problem.

Speaking ahead of their home match with West Ham on Sunday, he said: 'It is not a big concern. Our crowd is very solid at the moment.

'We have played on some special days and we are not going for the league. We have faithful fans who will always be there and support the club.

'The renewal numbers for next season are outstanding. We are sold out in every single game so I don't know what the problem is at the moment.

'With our numbers and how much people want to renew tickets, I don't believe we have a major problem. The biggest problem is not being in a position to challenge for the title.'

Arsenal have been mocked for publishing attendances close to the stadium's capacity of 59,867 by saying that was the number of 'tickets sold' for the fixture.

But this figure includes season ticket holders who didn't actually turn up to watch the game.