Had he refused to step down I strongly suspect that he'd have been forced too.
Clearly the sweeping changes behind the scenes last summer were all part of a plan. Arsene was handed a two year deal to oversee the transitional phase (hence him saying that his position would be reviewed this summer when he signed the thing).
For those with very short memories or who are just stupid ****wits....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E...l_league_table
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E...l_league_table
It was only the brilliance of Denis in the last match v Bolton in 1996 that made it look semi-respectable.
Some so call Arse fans should **** off up the Seven Sisters Road and replant themselves in the refurbed semi (with conservatory) in N17 - ****ers