Arsène Wenger to Step Down at End of the Season

[Stan]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44103403

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Wenger bows out

It started with a 2-0 win at Blackburn in 1996 and ended with a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield on Sunday.

In those 22 years, Wenger led Arsenal in 1,235 games in all competitions, winning three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, including two Doubles, with his most memorable achievement that stunning unbeaten season in 2003-04.

Arsene Wenger's record as Arsenal manager

In 1,235 games across all competitions

(Red - won; Green - Lost; Blue - drawn)

Early glory faded, with 11 of the 17 trophies the Gunners won under Wenger coming in his first 10 years in charge and the Frenchman leaves them in sixth, their lowest position since he arrived.

In Europe there was the pain of losing the 2000 Uefa Cup final to Galatasary on penalties and defeat by Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final, while Wenger's Arsenal increasingly struggled against the other 'big six' English sides in later years.

But Wenger undoubtedly changed English football and his longevity will perhaps never be matched - Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is the second-longest serving Premier League manager at the moment, over 16 years behind Wenger.

And will anyone surpass Wenger's record of 828 Premier League games in charge?

Most Premier League Games as Manager

 

 

 

[SirBalon]

1 hour ago, Stan said:

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Not a record to be sniffed at to be honest. It’s vital games which don’t register on those simplestic and generalised pie chart titles that are an issue. 

[Dr. Gonzo]

In his final season, he sold us the Ox... which helped us end City's unbeaten run, he sold Sanchez to United... which prevented Spurs from progressing in the FA cup, and he sold Giroud to Chelsea... which prevented Mourinho winning the FA cup.

Legend.

[Panna King]

17 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

In his final season, he sold us the Ox... which helped us end City's unbeaten run, he sold Sanchez to United... which prevented Spurs from progressing in the FA cup, and he sold Giroud to Chelsea... which prevented Mourinho winning the FA cup.

Legend.

And signed Ozil up to another 4 years!