Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has issued a stern warning to Arteta, insisting that he must start using the 20-year-old Academy striker immediately. Kroenke emphasized that if the player is not included in the lineup against Manchester United, Arteta will be dismissed that very day. He made it clear that protecting the club’s assets is his priority, regardless of any potential disrespect to Arteta.

BREAKING: KROENKE THREATENS ARTETA WITH SACK OVER ACADEMY STRIKER SELECTION

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has issued a stern warning to manager Mikel Arteta, demanding that a 20-year-old academy striker be included in the starting lineup for Arsenal’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United.

According to reports, Kroenke has gone as far as preparing Arteta’s sack letter, ready to be executed should the Spanish manager fail to comply.

In a shocking statement, Kroenke made it clear that he would not tolerate any resistance from Arteta regarding this decision. “I don’t care if this is a disrespect to Arteta, but this time around, I have to do what is right to protect my club’s asset. If by mistake I do not see this academy striker in the lineup against Man United, then Arteta will be sacked that day,” Kroenke allegedly declared.

This development has sent shockwaves through the Arsenal fanbase, with many questioning the sudden urgency behind this demand.

While Arsenal’s attacking struggles have been a major talking point this season, the idea of a club owner directly interfering with team selection is rare in modern football. Some supporters believe this move suggests that Kroenke sees the young striker as a future star and wants him integrated into the squad immediately.

Arteta, who has been instrumental in Arsenal’s resurgence over the past few years, now finds himself under immense pressure ahead of the high-stakes match against Manchester United. With Arsenal still in the race for the Premier League title, any disruption in the dressing room could impact their chances.

The identity of the academy striker in question remains undisclosed, but speculation suggests it could be either Chido Obi-Martin, Khayon Edwards, or Ethan Nwaneri—three highly-rated prospects in Arsenal’s youth setup. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the official lineup for the United game, knowing that Arteta’s job could be on the line.

As tensions rise, all eyes will be on Arteta’s next move. Will he bow to Kroenke’s demand and start the young striker, or will he stand his ground and risk facing the sack? The coming days promise to be crucial in shaping Arsenal’s immediate future.