Yeah, although I wonder how much of that was due to Wenger's stubbornness rather than the club itself as he seems to wield an unhealthy level of power at that club. If I recall he was at the time of RVP, Fabregas, Nasri et al the highest earner at the club and had a clause/agreement that he would always be the highest earner and only since Ozil and Sanchez has that changed. I'd agree about the arrogance though - they should have done more to remain competitive at the same time as paying the stadium off, especially given the price they charge their fans. Mates of mine pay well over £1800 for a pretty ordinary ticket (not hospitality).