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Arsenal FC news: Alisher Usmanov says Arsene Wenger should help hand-pick the Gunners' next manager

Arsene Wenger should have his say on the person who will replace him as Arsenal manager, according to the club's second-largest shareholder.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has hit out at owner Stan Kroenke in mounting a defence of manager Arsene Wenger, with Arsenal slipping to sixth in the Premier League.

Usmanov - who does not hold a seat on Arsenal's board - insists current boss Wenger should help hand-pick the Gunners' next manager.

Wenger's contract expires this summer and the veteran French boss has remained coy on his future, while sections of Arsenal's fans want him replaced.