Arsenal's executive team have agreed to cut more than a third of their salary as the club warned it is facing "one of the most challenging periods" in its history on Wednesday.
The Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to strict government guidelines to control the spread of coronavirus.
Arsenal posted a ?27 million ($34 million) loss for the 2018/19 season and are on course to lose far more this year due to the shutdown.
An inability to complete the season could cost Premier League clubs an estimated ?1 billion.
"The potential financial impact is significant so we must be responsible and act now to best protect Arsenal from what might happen in the months ahead. What is clear is that this is one of the most challenging periods in our near 134-year history," Arsenal said in a statement.
"Our executive team volunteered to waive more than a third of their earnings over the next 12 months."
"These are productive and ongoing conversations around how our players might support their club in an appropriate way."
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