The Arsenal hierarchy have warned manager Arsene Wenger that they expect
the Premier League club to end their four-year trophy drought this
season.
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "It's absolutely our
ambition to win a trophy this year. I couldn't be more clear on
that. Second, third or fourth isn't good enough. We want to win
something - this season - and we believe we have the squad to do
that."
Wenger's last trophy came in 2005 when the Gunners beat
Manchester United in a penalty shoot-out to win the FA Cup. Despite
consistently finishing in the top four places in the league and
reaching the Champions League and Carling Cup final Arsenal have
not laid their hands on any silverware since.
Wenger has always given the excuse that he is developing a young
team but Gazidis insists it is time to deliver.
"We have created and developed a team playing fantastic
football," the 45-year-old told the Star on Sunday. "It's
wonderful to watch and very exciting at times. We've spoken about
the group's potential. Now - and by now I mean this season - it's
very important for us to focus strongly on winning something for
the fans. They deserve it."
From soccernet.com
