Arsenal chairman Josh Kroenke to OPPOSE Premier League games being played in the US with Fifa ready to endorse plan

ARSENAL co-chairman Josh Kroenke vowed to oppose taking Prem matches to America despite huge offers from US broadcasters.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said last month that it was his dream to see the club play competitive matches in New York.

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And Fifa are ready to endorse the plan after setting up a working group to study the issue.

Premier League clubs appear divided on what would be a dramatic change, with Chelsea also thought to be in favour.

But in a meeting of the Arsenal Advisory Board and the Gay Gooners, Kroenke seemed against the idea of a Stateside switch.

He said: “While it does sound attractive to a broadcaster or to Fifa, we’re happy with the current arrangement in the schedule, both domestically and in Europe.

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“As a club, we have worked incredibly hard on and off the pitch the past few years and with input led by this group.

“Our goal is to re-establish a meaningful connection with our supporters, help shape club policy where appropriate and develop trust in the direction we are heading as a club.

“For anyone who has been at the Emirates the past few years, what we have now is very special.

“I believe the people in this room have helped turn our home stadium into a fortress.

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“We want to host as many matches as possible so our players feel the love and injection of energy that is provided by the fans.”

Spain’s La Liga has already said it hopes to play league games abroad by the 2025/26 season.

Arsenal have a tricky start to the season