Arsenal can't compete for trophies - Kroenke

ESPN FC's Julien Laurens reacts to Josh Kroenke's statement that Arsenal will look for "the next big thing" as opposed to signing big-name players. Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn't have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour. Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner breaks down why Edu becoming Arsenal's technical director will do the club a load of good in the coming seasons. ESPN FC's Stewart Robson laments Arsenal's defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. The son of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke admitted that the club are not in the position to compete for trophies this season amid growing unrest among the team's supporters worldwide, but added that silverware is still ultimately the goal in the very near future. Kroenke, and the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) that owns Arsenal, was criticised by Arsenal supporters' groups on Monday in a two-page letter that labelled the American billionaire "passive" and "absent" and using the club as...

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