Empty stands in Covid era freed Arteta to revive Arsenal - Kroenke
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- Arsenal won its first Premier League title in 22 years under manager Mikel Arteta.
- Arsenal hired former player Mikel Arteta as manager in December 2019, giving him his first senior role.
- Arsenal co‑chair Josh Kroenke said the pandemic’s empty stadiums gave Arteta space to revive the “sleeping giant.”
- Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League in the 2020 season despite winning the FA Cup.
- Arsenal plans summer signings to strengthen the squad and stay on top of the league.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s owners, the Kroenkes, reap the financial boost of the club’s first league title in 22 years, unlocking extra prize money and commercial appeal that fund summer signings to sustain success.
