Out of the blue! Arteta set to lose his most precious ally!

After Man City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain, announced he'd leave Etihad at the end of the season, another title contender, Arsenal, are set to suffer a similar blow. Namely, according to Daily Mail, the Gunners' sporting director, Edu, is reportedly set to leave the Emirates Stadium.

The reasons behind his decision are allegedly still unclear, and the news came like a bolt from the blue, especially considering Edu's status at the club and his relationship with the gaffer Mikel Arteta. As per certain sources, "the power" struggle is behind the Brazilian's resolution, but more information should be available in the upcoming few days.

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The 46-year-old Edu took the role of Arsenal sporting director in 2019 and has been responsible for numerous signings since then. He was the most deserving for the arrivals of Declan Rice and the captain Martin Odegaard, who were among the key players in the Gunners' rise in the past few seasons. During his playing career, Edu wore Arsenal's jersey from 2001 to 2005 and was a part of the club's historic generation, "The Invincibles."

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 10

Saturday

Newcastle - Arsenal 1-0 (1-0)

/Isak 12/

Bournemouth - Manchester City 2-1 (1-0)

/Semenyo 9, Evanilson 64 - Gvardiol /

Ipswich - Leicester City 1-1 (0-0)

/Davis 55 - Ayew 90+4/

Liverpool - Brighton 2-1 (0-1)

/Gakpo 69, Salah 72 - Kadioglu 14/

Nott. Forest - West Ham 3-0 (1-0)

/Wood 27, Huddson-Odoi 65, Aina 78/

Southampton - Everton 1-0 (0-0)

/Armstrong 85/

Wolverhampton - Crystal Palace 2-2 (0-0)

/Larsen 67, Gomes 72 - Chalobah 60, Guehi 77/

Sunday

Tottenham - Aston Villa 4-1 (0-1)

/Johnson 49, Solanke 75, 79, Maddison 90+6 - Rogers 32/

Man.Utd. - Chelsea 1-1 (0-0)

/Fernandes 70 pen - Caicedo 74/

Monday

23.00: (2.00) Fulham (3.50) Brentford (3.70)

***odds are subject to change***