Stan, Josh and Tim have worked together to drive our club forward and their appointments bring clarity to our structure that reflect their roles and responsibilities and will ensure we continue in our pursuit of progress and success.

Venkatesham’s area of expertise is on the business side of the club and it should be noted that Tim Lewis, who joined the board in 2020, has become an increasingly important figure behind the scenes. In March this year, Lewis became Arsenal’s executive vice-chairman.

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However they dropped deeper as the game progressed - until the decisive blow in the final seconds. Partey gets the late party started

With the form which earned Gary O'Neil the permanent manager's seat a distant memory, and now just one win in their last 12 games, a win - or even a point - would have provided a real boost for Bournemouth in their bid to escape relegation. He was appointed to his current role in September 2020, having previously been managing director, and has seen a once-chaotic organisation turn into one of the Premier League’s most smoothly run clubs. Our objectives and ambition will never waver - to field teams that compete for trophies at the highest level and lead our club in a way that inspires our passionate supporters around the world. Supported by our Director, Phil Harris, and together with our Executive Team and all our wonderful people, we have an incredible opportunity to build on the values and traditions of Arsenal Football Club."The hosts continued to press for further goals, and the Eagles continued to fight until the last, but Saka’s was the last of the goals in north London.

What is remarkable is that Nelson, had everything gone to plan for Arsenal, would have been very unlikely to reach the pitch. He replaced Emile Smith Rowe, himself a sub for Leandro Trossard, who suffered a first half injury. Venkatesham has been one of the key figures in the reconstruction of Arsenal as a serious force under Arteta. A former oil trader and Deloitte consultant, Venkatesham has been the leader of the business side of the club since the departure of Gazidis. A statement from Stan Kroenke read: "This is a simple evolution as part of us all driving Arsenal forward and further reaffirms our family’s long-standing commitment to this great club. Stability in football has never been more important as we move past the pandemic, and we believe this is the perfect time to formalise these roles.

For a long time, Bournemouth defended their very early lead with stubbornness and co-ordination, marshalled well by goalkeeper-captain Neto, who made a terrific double save from Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka just minutes after Billing's opener.