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'Even Van Dijk couldn't fix Arsenal's defence' - Gunners legend Dixon sees big job ahead for Emery

A crushing Europa League final defeat to Chelsea has, according to a man who once graced a famous back four, highlighted problems in north London

Arsenal’s defensive deficiencies are going to take a long time to fix, says Lee Dixon, with a former Gunners star saying even Virgil van Dijk “wouldn’t make much difference” in the current unit.

Leaks at the back have become an all too familiar problem for those at Emirates Stadium.

Long-standing concerns were highlighted once again in a crushing 4-1 Europa League final defeat to Premier League rivals Chelsea.

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Unai Emery’s side collapsed after being breached in Baku, with the Blues running away with a continental crown.