Arsenal board give total backing to Arsène Wenger and insist his position at the club is 'rock solid'

A senior club source told Telegraph Sport that Wenger’s position was “rock solid” and that Arsenal remain convinced that they have the right manager and long-term strategy.

Crucially, this position is endorsed by Arsenal’s owner Stan Kroenke, who watched Sunday’s match on television, but firmly believes that Wenger is one of the outstanding coaches in world sport.

Kroenke has maintained a low public profile since completing his majority takeover of Arsenal in June but is in regular contact with Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis.