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Chris Davison

Arsenal reminded of Financial Fair Play danger as UEFA fine eight clubs amid watchlist concern

Mikel Arteta downplayed talk that Arsenal were in danger of breaching Financial Fair Play rules last week, but the Gunners may not be out of the woods just yet.

Arsenal spent more than any other Premier League club last summer, spending around £150million on six new signings. It's been a rather expensive summer again this year, splashing around £120million on five signings in an attempt to raise the level of Arteta's squad.

A combination of the spending and lack of transfer fees received from sales had resulted in UEFA putting the north London club on their Financial Fair Play watchlist, according to reports. However, Arteta downplayed the claims by confirming that FFP rules were being followed.

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