Kroenke fights back amid open warfare at Arsenal

Owner and his son insist that they want what's best for the Gunners, as fans call for change

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Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke attended the FA Cup final win against Chelsea in 2017
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The son of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has spoken of the family’s commitment to the club in the face of growing concern among fans that the American owners are mismanaging the Gunners.

On Monday an open letter from 14 supporters groups was published, in which Arsenal fans told Kroenke they felt marginalised and demanded that the US billionaire reinvigorate the club. “As Arsenal fans we have watched with frustration as the team’s football performances have declined over the past decade,” ran the letter. “When Stan Kroenke began buying Arsenal shares the club had just competed in a first Champions League final. Twelve years on, Arsenal are about to play in the Europa League for the third year running.”

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