Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood suffers heart attack

Hill-Wood suffers heart attack

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood is recovering from a heart attack following a bout of pneumonia, the North London club have revealed.

A statement released on the club's website read: "Peter was taken ill at home on Friday and is currently being treated in hospital. He is making a good recovery.

"The club wishes Peter a full and speedy return to health and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time."

Hill-Wood, 76, is the third generation of his family to serve as chairman of the Gunners. He has been at the helm for 30 years since assuming the post in 1982.

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