Back in 1996, Arsenal unveiled Arsene Wenger as their new manager. In the near 22 years that followed, the Frenchman became the most successful manager in Arsenal’s history, winning three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and taking the Gunners as close as they’ve ever been to winning the European Cup.
Wenger has without a doubt revolutionised not just Arsenal, but English football, and whilst some Gunners’ fans have been disappointed with how he has conducted his business in recent seasons, even the harshest Wenger critic would admit that he’s done an extremely good job as the club’s manager.
Wenger has now informed the club that he will step down at the end of the season so we thought it was a great time to look back at his career in charge of the Gunners.
Oct 1996: First game in charge - Arsenal beat Blackburn 2-0
Feb 1997: Wenger poses with new signing Nicolas Anelka
May 1998: Wenger at a training session in the month were the Gunners claim the league and cup double
Aug 1999: Wenger poses with new signing Thierry Henry, who would go on to be one of the club's best ever players
May 2000: Wenger at the UEFA Cup Final, which Arsenal lost on penalties to Galatasaray
Jul 2001: Wenger poses with Sol Campbell, who joined on a free transfer from North London rivals Tottenham
May 2002: Wenger poses with the Premiership trophy during Arsenal's open top bus parade
May 2003: Wenger shouts from the sidelines during the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Southampton. Arsenal won 1-0
May 2004: Wenger celebrates the title win on the balcony of the Islington Town Hall after Arsenal go the whole season unbeaten
May 2005: Wenger celebrates the penalty shootout win over Man United in the FA Cup final
Jan 2006: Wenger poses with Theo Walcott
Feb 2007: Wenger and Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho come on to the pitch to try and calm the players down after a brawl during the Carling Cup Final
Mar 2008: Wenger and his team celebrate Fabregas' opening goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st knockout round 2nd leg match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro
Sept 2009: Wenger shows his frustration during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal
Mar 2010: Wenger shows his dispair as Birmingham City score
Aug 2011: Wenger looks on during the game against Liverpool
Feb 2012: Wenger signs an autograph before the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal
Aug 2013: Wenger feels the brunt of anger from the fans during an opening day defeat to Aston Villa
Aug 2014: Wenger holds up the FA Cup after Arsenal end their trophy doubt by beating Hull City in the final
Aug 2015: Arsenal made it back to back FA Cup wins by defeating Aston Villa in the final
Sept 2016: Wenger looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal
May 2017: Wenger lifts the FA Cup after his side defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley
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