Kroenke Sports and Entertainment took full control of Arsenal in 2018 and hired Mikel Arteta in 2019. Early results were mixed, including an eighth-place league finish despite winning the 2020 FA Cup, which led to doubts about Arteta’s suitability. During the Covid-19 pandemic, matches without fan pressure created space for Arteta to work behind the scenes and develop the club’s direction. Kroenke credits Arteta’s character and the combined effort of his staff and players for earning patience and rights to progress. Arteta later transformed Arsenal over six-and-a-half years, culminating in the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years. Kroenke also discussed summer plans to strengthen and maintain top performance.
"“Anybody that gets a chance to be around Mikel, you can buy into what he's selling pretty easily.” “So I don't want to give myself or my father [Stan Kroenke, founder and chairman of KSE and co-chair of Arsenal] any credit.” “I think Mikel and his staff and our players are the ones that earned those rights to have the patience in those moments by the amount of work and energy they were putting in behind the scenes.”"
"“The Kroenkes hired Arteta in 2019, giving the former Arsenal player his first senior managerial role after a period of uncertainty at the club.” “It took time for that vision to take hold with two eighth-placed finishes, despite a 2020 FA Cup win, leading to some questioning whether Arteta was the right man for the job.” “But now the Spaniard has transformed the club after six-and-a-half years in charge and has led the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 22 years.”"
"“How the pandemic meant that Arteta had time without fan pressure” “The Gunners' summer plans to strengthen to 'stay top of the mountain'” “The sleeping giant of Arsenal” “Being on his hands on knees watching the video assistant referee decision against West Ham” “And how the culture has changed at the club”"
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