Usmanov , the English team 's joint-biggest shareholder along with American Stan Kroenke , is worth £13.3 billion ( $ 20.2 billion ) according to the annual Sunday Times table -- a rise of almost £1 billion ( $ 1.5 billion ) since last year . Derby victory gives Arsenal the edge in contention for Champions League place . Success at home defence comes as shareholder Alisher Usmanov is named UK 's richest . It lifts club above Chelsea , owned by fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich . Former rich business leader Lakshmi Mittal drops to fifth as relegation looms for his club side .
Derby victory gives Arsenal the edge in contention for Champions League place . Success at home defence comes as shareholder Alisher Usmanov is named UK 's richest . It lifts club above Chelsea , owned by fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich . Former rich business leader Lakshmi Mittal drops to fifth as relegation looms for his club side .