Usmanov makes Arsenal pledge

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has “no intention” of bowing to global economic pressure by selling his Arsenal shares – because he loves the club too much.

Despite an international financial crisis which has reportedly wiped significant value from the personal fortunes of both Usmanov and his fellow mega-rich Russian, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, he will be making no concessions when it comes to the Gunners.