Wenger will get means to spend, say Arsenal

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has vowed to back manager Arsene Wenger in the transfer market to help the Gunners challenge for trophies.

Hill-Wood, however, has promised not to break the current business model that has made the Gunners one of the most profitable clubs in the English Premier League.

The north London side have faced criticism in the past for not investing in quality on the field and for letting their top stars leave, although Wenger did spend to bring in several new faces to the Emirates during the off-season.

Hill-Wood said at Arsenal’s annual general meeting that he will continue to back the manager and that titles were still the target.

“The provision of funds to invest in the team, which we did in the summer, we will do again,” he said.

“Let me make it clear that we are all seeking on-the-field success.”

“Our goals are to compete for various titles and be in the Champions League, which we have done for 14 years. It remains our focus.”

“We remain committed to our self-sustaining model, convinced that this is the right way forward for the club. It means our future is in our own hands.”