The doctor at the centre of the doping scandal has been dismissed after it was revealed he does not have the licence to practise in the UK.
Dr Mark Bonar was recorded by undercover reporters claiming he had prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to some footballers and a number of top UK sports stars.
However, Dr Bonar, who works out of a private London clinic, has now had his contract terminated.
Dr Bonar is alleged to have been paid thousands of pounds for performance-enhancing drugs that included erythropoietin (EPO), steroids and human growth hormone.
The claims came to light as part of an investigation by The Sunday Times, but the newspaper added that it "has has no independent evidence Bonar treated the players."
In the secret recordings, Dr Bonar, 38, claimed he had treated "a few footballers" who play or have played for Chelsea, Leicester, Arsenal and Birmingham at an unspecified time.
But The Sunday Times were unable to verify this - and there is no evidence the clubs knew of Dr Bonar’s alleged relationship with the players or that they broke the rules.
A spokesman for Arsenal said: "Arsenal Football Club is extremely disappointed by the publication of these false claims which are without foundation.
"The Sunday Times knows that these allegations are baseless but has preferred to publish regardless.
"The club takes its responsibilities in this area very seriously and our players are well aware of what is expected.
"We strictly adhere to all guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency."
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