[Cobbydaler]

Usmanov criticises Arsenal board:

"In our view it is clear you are trying to distract attention from the more fundamental issues facing the club," he writes. "These are the financial model, the lack of investment and club's future strategic direction."
The letter suggests the "real conflict is between the supporters' expectations and your visions for the club".
"Mr Kroenke was sold a vision by the board at a time when the club could be successful without further investment," it reads.
"As a consequence of this policy, which is dressed up as prudent financial planning, it is down to our manager and not the shareholders, to have to deal with the club's tight finances, carry the burden of repaying the stadium debt by selling his best players and having to continue to find cheaper replacements.
"This policy is leading to the loss of our best players, often to main competitors, and even causes the players themselves to question their future at the club and the club's ambitions.
"The situation with Robin van Persie sums this up."

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