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Arsenal are considering a temporary move to Wembley as talks to expand the Emirates Stadium take place.

The Gunners – who see their Emirates deal expire in 2028 – are at a very early stage in discussions over a potential expansion, but have floated the idea of a switch to the national stadium while construction takes place.

Rivals Tottenham played the entirety of the 2017/18 campaign and most of the 2018/19 season at Wembley whilst their new stadium was being built.

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However, Arsene Wenger made comments back in 2016 which suggest he would not be in favour of Arsenal moving to Wembley – even on a temporary basis.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal never felt “at home” when playing at Wembley

The north Londoners played UEFA Champions League matches at the old Wembley in both the 1998/99 and 1999/2000 seasons due to the fact Highbury’s capacity had to be reduced to accommodate advertising hoardings.

Arsenal failed to get out of the Group Stage in both of these UEFA Champions League campaigns, and Wenger has bad memories of the experience.

ESPN quote the Frenchman as saying back in January 2016: “It was a...

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