Usmanov says board hampering Arsenal

UZBEK billionaire Alisher Usmanov has laid the blame for Arsenal’s failure to secure any silverware in the last six seasons squarely at the door of the club’s board.

The 57-year-old, who is not an Arsenal director, even though he owns almost 30% of Arsenal Holdings, believes self-interest among the board members is hampering the Gunners’ chances of on-field success.

Usmanov also claimed there would need to be a switch in emphasis if he were to end up on the board.