Gary Lineker has pinpointed Arsenal's mass withdrawal from international football last week as a 'signal of panic', after the Gunners were stunned by Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday night. And former Tottenham and Barcelona striker Lineker believes the withdrawals were a sign of worry from Arteta and the players. 'And perhaps it's good to let the players play international football. 'I understood why so many pulled out, but there were genuine injuries - Saka didn't play, Declan Rice didn't play. I think they will win the league, which will still be the main thing for them.

Source: Metro April 06, 2026 10:59 UTC