Advertisement 'I have bad news': Arsenal players left in TEARS over Wenger's decision to quit after 22 years as he offers the fans - who are as bitterly divided as ever - 'my love and support for ever'
'I have bad news': Arsenal players left in TEARS over Wenger's decision to quit after 22 years as he offers the fans - who are as bitterly divided as ever - 'my love and support for ever'
Wenger, alongside Arsenal legend Tony Adams here, won a record-breaking seven FA Cups
Wenger brought in some of the biggest signings in Arsenal history, including Thierry Henry
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is also in the running to take over from Wenger
| Competition | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Win % |
| Premier League | 823 | 473 | 199 | 151 | 1549 | 801 | 57.5% |
| FA Cup | 109 | 73 | 22 | 14 | 214 | 88 | 67.0% |
| League Cup | 73 | 42 | 9 | 22 | 144 | 95 | 57.5% |
| Community Shield | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Champions League | 177 | 83 | 41 | 53 | 281 | 205 | 46.9% |
| Champions League qualifying | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 92.9% |
| UEFA Cup/Europa League | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 51 | 21 | 60.9% |
| TOTAL | 1228 | 704 | 279 | 245 | 2285 | 1219 | 57.3% |
Germany
boss Low is also high up in the running, and could relish linking up
with Arsenal's German contingent, including Mesut Ozil and Shkodran
Mustafi, after this summer's World Cup in Russia.
Carlo
Ancelotti, a three-time Champions League-winning manager, is a free
agent, while legendary Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira would be a
popular choice with fans - he has been cutting his managerial teeth at
New York City. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and former Liverpool
boss Rodgers are also strongly fancied for the job.
Meanwhile,
Wenger himself is second favourite to take over as manager at Ligue 1
giants Paris-Saint Germain, behind Arsenal target Tuchel.
Wenger
had been desperate to stay on but the club's powerbrokers have been
dead set on the Frenchman leaving this summer following their
disappointing season.
Sportsmail revealed in February that Wenger leaving was emerging as a genuine option and the news has now been confirmed.
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is set to talk about Wenger's departure at 5pm.
Wenger joined Arsenal as an unknown from Nagoya Grampus Eight back in 1996
Wenger poses inside Highbury after joining the Premier League giants back in 1996
The Frenchman played an influential role in Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium
Meanwhile, Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke described this as the 'most difficult day we have ever had'.
The
American said: 'This is one of the most difficult days we have ever had
in all our years in sport. One of the main reasons we got involved with
Arsenal was because of what Arsene has brought to the club on and off
the pitch. His longevity and consistency over such a sustained period at
the highest level of the game will never be matched.
'Arsene
has unparalleled class and we will always be grateful to him. Everyone
who loves Arsenal and everyone who loves football owes him a debt of
gratitude. Three Premier League titles, including an entire season
unbeaten, seven FA Cup triumphs and 20 successive years in the Champions
League is an exceptional record. He has also transformed the identity
of our club and of English football with his vision for how the game can
be played.
'We have high ambitions to
build on Arsene's remarkable tenure and to honour his vision by ensuring
that Arsenal competes for and wins the biggest and most important
prizes in the game.
'We must now focus
on making a strong finish to the season and ask our millions of fans
around the world to join us in paying appropriate tribute to one of the
greats of Arsenal's history and one of the greats of the game.'
Wenger saw his side fall at the last hurdle of the 2006 Champions League, losing to Barcelona
Wenger enjoyed an enthralling rivalry with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson
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