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The situation leaves a shroud of uncertainty over the play-offs before the second leg. And it will continue to cast a cloud if Southampton get to the final.
The independent disciplinary commission has all powers open to it – from just issuing a fine, to a points deduction to even removing Southampton from the play-offs.
For this reason the EFL – which does not decide the punishment itself – has
Arsenal have held internal discussions about expanding the capacity of Emirates Stadium.
The talks are still at an early stage with no favoured plan on how to move forward decided yet, but the possibility of home matches being played at Wembley Stadium if work was to take place has been discussed.
Next year will mark 20 years since the Gunners moved to the Emirates from Highbury.
It is understood the
An annual departmental review could also lead to adjustments. Their destabilising injury record this season could leave the medical and strength and conditioning teams under scrutiny.
There will be new faces the boardroom too.
Vinai Venkatesham, the former Arsenal chief executive, is joining the club before next season in the same position he vacated at Emirates Stadium.
Similarly, a potential return of former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is