Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will not be satisfied until the Premier League club has ended a barren run dating back to 2005, reassuring fans yesterday about his ambitions for the team.

Some Arsenal supporters have accused American sports entrepreneur Kroenke of putting profit before success on the field, angry at the departure of top players Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie in recent seasons.

“Nobody is happy until we win championships and trophies,” Kroenke told shareholders at the club’s annual meeting.

“Nothing works unless we have success on the pitch,” he added, saying that he had invested in the club because of its tradition, image and long history of winning things.

Kroenke first bought into Arsenal in 2007 and became the controlling shareholder in 2011 in a deal valuing the club at £731 million.

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