Arsenal investor strains start to show

Arsenal’s tepid season on the pitch has again exposed the animosity between the club’s Russian and American owners off it.

Alisher Usmanov, who owns more than 30% of the club, has voiced his opposition to Stan Kroenke, the biggest shareholder, saying he’s also responsible for the team’s Premier League performance.

Embattled coach Arsene Wenger, whose future is under scrutiny, should have a say in picking his own successor, said Mr Usmanov.