"Since then, they've won the Premiership four times and we've taken it twice. As for United's commercial dimension, it is superior to ours but the Arsenal brand is becoming more recognised. United have 30,000 more fans per match, which means £15million a year more than us if you add on merchandising and everything else.
"Arsenal are mid-table in the financial standings of the Premiership — plus we're currently investing £300m in a new stadium.
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