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'The fact that Arsenal are 20 points clear... puts Spurs under enormous pressure': Martin Keown believes the Gunners' impressive results played a part in Antonio Conte's departure from rivals Tottenham

By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline

Published: 17:09 BST, 27 March 2023 | Updated: 17:09 BST, 27 March 2023

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Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes that the Gunners may have had a part to play in Antonio Conte's departure from Tottenham.

Conte left Tottenham by mutual consent on Sunday, with his 16-month tenure coming to an end after an extraordinary rant about his own players in his post-match press conference following the draw with Southampton.

Keown feels that the fact that league leaders Arsenal are 20 points clear of their rivals has put Tottenham under pressure.

Conte guided Tottenham to Champions League qualification last season at Arsenal's expense, but Mikel Arteta's side have since pushed on.

Keown told talkSPORT: ‘I think they should have kept him until the end of the season, no doubt.’

Martin Keown believes Arsenal played a part in Antonio Conte's departure from Tottenham

Keown feels the fact Arsenal are 20 points clear has led to Tottenham being put under pressure

Asked if his statement was due to his affiliation with Arsenal, Keown said: ‘No – but now that you mention it – I think Arsenal have played a part.

‘The fact that Arsenal are 20 points clear of Spurs and this time last year they were both in the run-in for the top-four places puts