Arsenal keep winning while the old narratives refuse to disappear
Mikel Arteta’s new deal, Bruno Guimaraes’ impact, two Arsenal wins and a tribute to Ken Friar feature in a busy week for the champions.
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Arteta dedicates Arsenal win to Ken Friar
Mikel Arteta dedicated Arsenal’s Champions League win over Lille to Ken Friar after an emotional night at the Emirates.
Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92
Arsenal have confirmed the passing of former board member and club secretary Ken Friar, at the age of 92.
Arsenal approached Piers Morgan to become Managing Director
Arsenal approached Piers Morgan about taking up the role of Managing Director at the club in 2000 but, thankfully, the shamed newspaper editor declined the offer because it didn’t pay enough.
Friar: We decided the transfer budget, not Wenger
Arsenal director Ken Friar admits Arsene Wenger was completely at the mercy of the board for his transfer budget, despite the widespread belief the Frenchman was penny-pinching.
The Arsenal board: How much are they paid?
As we’re approaching the end of the transfer window with only £2m spent on transfer fees so far, we’ve looked at how much the Arsenal board make in a year.
Ken Friar: I miss Highbury but tradition doesn’t pay the bills
Arsenal director, Ken Friar, has admitted that although he does miss Highbury, moving to the Emirates was the best financial move the club could have made.