Premier League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - July 21, 2020 General view as a plane flies over the stadium displaying a banner reading 'Back Arteta Kroenke out' [COURTESY]Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta leapt to the defence of the club’s money men on Tuesday after fans flew a banner over Villa Park saying “Back Arteta, Kroenke Out”. A 1-0 defeat by relegation battlers Aston Villa left Arsenal down in 10th place in the Premier League and facing their worst finish since 1995 when they were 12th. American billionaire owner Stan Kroenke has come under fire from Arsenal fans for a lack of adventure in the transfer market. SEE ALSO: Arteta opens door for Ozil return for Arsenal at Aston Villa“I have full support from the Kroenkes, from the board, from the sporting director,” Arteta told a news conference. We are on board trying to do everything together.” Arteta was asked whether comments he made after the win over Liverpool had prompted the plane stunt.

Source: Standard Digital July 22, 2020 06:00 UTC