 Winterburn believes Gallas's comments will have hurt boss Wenger
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Former Gunner Nigel Winterburn insists Arsene Wenger will not sack William Gallas as Arsenal captain, despite the defender's public attack on his team.
Gallas launched a stunning critique of his team-mates, revealing the mood in the camp has become fractious.
But Winterburn, who made 440 appearances in 13 years at Arsenal, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I know Arsene and he'll be very hurt by the comments.
"But sacking Gallas would undermine everything about Arsenal right now."
It is not the first time Frenchman Gallas's position as skipper has been called into question this year.
His petulant reaction to last season's draw with Birmingham drew heavy criticism and earlier this campaign, he was photographed with a cigarette in his mouth leaving a nightclub.
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Many supporters have called for Gallas to be demoted as captain, but Winterburn said: "In my view he won't sack Gallas.
"Arsene has put his trust in Gallas to lead Arsenal forward - to suddenly turn round and sack him says I don't trust you as a player.
"And if you don't trust him as a player it also means he's not going to pick him. Is he going to do that? I don't think so."
Bobby Barnes, assistant chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, said his organisation was not overly concerned by Gallas' comments.
"There are disputes at every club, every day, just like there are in other places of work," the former West Ham midfielder told BBC Sport.
"In a dressing room, there are always different personalities and dynamics.
"It's just unfortunate that this has come into the public domain. I visit Arsenal regularly and they have one of the most friendly and polite atmospheres of any club.
"The team spirit is good and it's a very well-run club."
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