Stan Kroenke believes the long-term future of Arsenal is in safe hands.

Kroenke made an appearance during Thursday afternoon’s Annual General Meeting at Emirates Stadium, delivering a speech in front of the Club’s shareholders.

The American reiterated his long-term commitment to the Club and says Arsenal can continue to compete with the best.

“Arsenal has all the elements you need to have success,” said Kroenke.

“It has tremendous management at the top, it has a wonderful manager on the pitch who makes great decisions with regards to personnel and it has a tremendous following with you supporters.

"With all those things in place it was an easy decision for us to get more involved. That's how we ended up here today and how I ended up here with this microphone.

"Suffice to say we are glad to be here, we're happy with the direction of the Club and we're here for the long-term.

“We love London and you’d better get used to seeing me and my family because we'll be around.”

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