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Rumour: Wenger tempted to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

The former Arsenal manager is reportedly weighing a run in March's FIFA election, while his old club top the Premier League on 27 points.

Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino in Fifa's presidential election in March, according to BBC Sport, which describes the former Arsenal manager as weighing up a candidacy.

Get French Football News, citing L'Équipe, says Wenger is "tempted" and has been deliberating for several weeks. Nothing is confirmed: it is a possibility, not a declared candidacy.

At Arsenal, the club Wenger managed, Mikel Arteta's side are 1st in the Premier League with 27 points after 10 matches. They have won their last three, including 1-0 against Hull City, and travel to Newcastle United on 21 November at 17:30 Casablanca time.

Sources: Get French Football News BBC Sport

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