Big managers make big decisions in big games and then they are judged by that wisdom, or lack of it. Big time.

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

A fans' protest calling for change at Arsenal fell flat as dissenters at the Emirates Stadium were drowned out by support for Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal’s board went into yesterday’s AGM determined to make one key point, but in the end they made two.

A year ago, the atmosphere in the room was toxic and mutiny seemed on the cards.

Arsenal have received no contact over a potential takeover and owner Stan Kroenke would have no intention of selling his controlling stake, Press Association Sport understands.

The Arsenal board need to look at themselves rather than just the narrower issue of Arsene Wenger’s future at the club when they meet today, according to a supporters’ group.

Arsenal’s spending but Stan Kroenke says he’s in for the long haul

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It was the sneer that said it all. “Thank you for your interest in our concerns,” said Peter Hill-Wood, the Arsenal chairman, as the club’s stormy AGM ended in typically fractious circumstances.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended the achievements of his side in recent years and believes Champions League qualification has as much merit attached to it as winning a domestic cup competition, if not more.

Arsenal’s second-largest shareholders have vowed to continue to “do what is necessary” to make sure the club matches the ambitions “marquee players” to retain talents like wantaway captain Robin van Persie.

Arsenal's second-largest shareholders have written an open letter to the board expressing "deep reservations" over the direction of the club in the wake of captain Robin van Persie deciding against extending his contract.

ARSENE WENGER yesterday issued an impassioned rallying call at Arsenal’s AGM — urging everyone at the club to stay united behind the team.

Stan Kroenke maintains he is at Arsenal for the “long term” – and believes the club have everything in place to be a success both on and off the pitch.

ARSENE WENGER celebrated his 15th anniversary in charge of Arsenal yesterday insisting his ambition remains to make the Gunners the best club in the world.

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has given his unequivocal backing to manager Arsene Wenger and declared: “Arsene’s our man.”

Arsene Wenger today received resounding backing from Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis despite his team’s poor start to the season.

ARSENAL’S former vice-chairman David Dein insists Arsene Wenger remains the best man to lead the Gunners, despite six seasons without a trophy at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has told his club's fans he shares a "profound disappointment" with them but has promised a busy summer in the transfer market as the club look to end their six-year trophy drought.

Stan Kroenke’s controlling interest in Arsenal has been officially ratified by the Premier League and the American has given other shareholders a fortnight to accept his unconditional offer for their holdings.

Arsenal’s board are confident Stan Kroenke will be a “safe custodian” of the club’s future.

WOJCIECH SZCZESNY insists Arsenal are not about to throw in the towel as they battle to overhaul Manchester United’s imposing lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League — and declared the team owe their disappointed fans a response with victory at arch-rivals Tottenham tomorrow night.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists he will remain very much in charge of team affairs regardless of Stan Kroenke’s multi-million takeover at Emirates Stadium.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov insists he will not sell his stake in Arsenal after fellow shareholder Stan Kroenke triggered a mandatory buyout offer for the club.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov insists he will not sell his stake in Arsenal after fellow shareholder Stan Kroenke triggered a mandatory buyout offer for the club.

IN LIGHT of the way the Gunners’ campaign has petered out in such a pitiful fashion these past few weeks, I don’t think there are too many Arsenal fans who truly believe that the three points secured against Blackpool on Sunday have put us back in the title picture.

The Arsenal Supporters Trust will not be selling their shares to prospective new owner Stan Kroenke after voting “unanimously” to retain a stake in the club.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given his approval to Stan Kroenke’s takeover bid – declaring the American businessman has the club’s “best interests at heart”.

AMERICAN businessman Stan Kroenke has vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet after securing a 62.89% controlling share in the club.

American businessman Stan Kroenke vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet after securing a 62.89% controlling share in the club.

American businessman Stan Kroenke has vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s dusty trophy cabinet after taking a controlling stake in the club.

American businessman Stan Kroenke has taken a controlling stake in Arsenal and has agreed terms for the purchase of the remaining stock which values the club at £731m (€825m).

US entrepreneur Stan Kroenke is believed to be in advanced talks to take over control of Arsenal.

Alisher Usmanov hopes to increase his stake in Arsenal to overtake Stan Kroenke as the club’s main shareholder, according to reports.

Andrey Arshavin has warned Blackburn that Arsenal will have some unfinished business at Ewood Park on Saturday.

THERE’S a moment every summer holiday when the brain snaps off and, like Tennyson’s Lotos Eaters, leaves you isolated in “a land in which it always seems afternoon... where all things always seem the same.”

ARSENAL shareholder Stan Kroenke has announced he will exercise his right of first refusal to push through a complete takeover of the NFL’s St Louis Rams.

DUTCH striker Robin van Persie will give Arsenal’s title ambitions a timely boost when he returns for tonight’s crucial clash against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

THERE was a dramatic development in the battle for control of Arsenal last night after it emerged that the Gunners’ third largest shareholder Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith is poised to sell her stake in the club.

Arsenal today moved a step closer towards a takeover when the club’s third-largest shareholder reportedly began the process of selling her stake.

STAN KROENKE is within 17 shares of the threshold which would force him into making a takeover bid for the London club.