Man Utd and Arsenal left feeling like poor relations as ownership priorities clear

For the past two seasons Manchester United have failed to deliver and over the same time frame Arsenal have been forced to rebuild as they aim to, again, become challengers.

Whilst that has been going on their respective American owners signed up - then quickly backed out - of a European Super League amid major fan backlash but have, other than that, remained largely anonymous.

That lack of presence has angered fans with the feeling being they don't care about matters on the pitch as long as the financial welfare remains in order.

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, they have been prominent in securing success for their respective NFL franchises.

On Sunday night the Los Angeles Rams won SuperBowl LVI in their own backyard.

Kroenke upped and moved the team from St Louis several years ago and has now seen the switch legitimised.

The Rams became the second team to claim the Vince Lombardi Trophy at their own stadium in as many years.

Last year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, owned by the Glazers, enjoyed success over the Kansas City Chiefs at their Raymond James Stadium.

It is rare that Kroenke finds himself at the Emirates, if ever.

Since Arsene Wenger's departure he has seen the Gunners lose their regular Champions League spot - and the riches that come with it.

Unai Emery was hired and fired with Mikel Arteta now at the helm. Investment has been made but the consensus is that their American owner pays little, if any, attention.

Yet speaking on Sunday night his passion for not only his NFL team, but the fans who have backed them since their move, was evident.

“Amazing, and just really proud of this group," Kroenke said. "So happy for them, and then you talk about these players.

“They’re unbelievable, and this just hung in