Arsenal's stress is just beginning as Aubameyang, Saka, Lacazette need new deals

LONDON -- The announcement that Arsenal had agreed a 12.5 percent pay cut with their playing staff initially appeared to be a victory for everyone involved. Here was an example of a group of highly-paid and much-storied footballers, routinely maligned for existing in a bubble of exorbitant wealth, recognising the reality of the world and making an economic sacrifice for the greater good during exceptional times. In doing so, the Gunners became the first Premier League club to confirm a salary...