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Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal at end of season
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Image source, TwitterImage source, TwitterLovely day in Liverpoolpublished at 10:27 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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BBC SportIt's an absolutely beautiful day on Merseyside today.
Jurgen Klopp is due to be speaking shortly ahead of his side's Premier League trip to West Brom on Saturday.
Mind you, whatever Klopp says, it will not be as newsworthy as Arsene Wenger's departure from Arsenal.
We will hear what Klopp says about his side and Wenger's legacy.
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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I appreciate the need for change, but my heart is broken! Merci Arsene, you are a true legend!
Harry, London
1. At his best Wenger was great. 2. He hasn't been great for a while and hung on too long. 3. Let no Arsenal fan expect that this will solve our problems in the short term - dig in for a couple of years rebuilding mininum.
Tom, London
Arsene Wenger second to Sir Alex in the Premier League all time great list. End of an era.
James Marshall
Is this a man who knew he was to leave at the end of the season?published at 10:21 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
ArsenalMedia caption, Wenger not worried over his future
Arsene Wenger spoke to the media yesterday and directly answered questions on his future...
Postpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Former Manchester United defender turned pundit Gary Neville has paid tribute to Wenger on Twitter.
Image source, TwitterArsene Wenger: Arsenal boss to leave club at end of seasonpublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Image source, Getty ImagesArsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending a near 22-year reign at the club.
The Frenchman departs a year before his latest contract was due to expire.
The Gunners are sixth in the league and set to miss out on a top-four spot for the second straight season, with their hopes of reaching the Champions League resting on winning the Europa League - the first leg of their semi-final against Atletico Madrid is next Thursday.
Wenger, 68, won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, including the Double in 1998 and 2002.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Wenger was a visionary and transformed our club and English football. He deserves a great send off from the fans and the players by winning the Europa League. Thanks Arsene
Paul Chelmsford
So the 'Wenger Out' brigade have got their wish. As an Arsenal supporter since the 50s, I say be careful what you wish for. I don't expect any other manager to be provide the success that Arsene Wenger has. We owe him a huge debt of thanks.
David Grigg
Arsene is a legend but this has been long overdue. I hope we win the Europa League and send him off and a high. He was one of my heroes for a very long time. He's done so much for our club I will be eternally grateful.
James Field
'He changed the face of the game in this country'published at 10:12 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
ArsenalFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "He is the greatest manager in the history of Arsenal football club.
"He is above Herbert Chapman and all of the guys who won trophies.
"Arsene is not only the greatest manager in Arsenal’s history, he has personally changed the face of the game in this country."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Jarvis Whiteley: Farwell Wenger, I was Wenger out, but for the right reasons, I wanted him to leave on his terms with his head held high! He warrants the respect to do so! Merci Wenger! You're one of the greatest and nobody can take that away from you.
Dan Crouch: Can't argue with his record, especially over the first 10 years. Some incredible players brought to the Premier League and the Invincibles season. Some great memories even as a Manchester United fan.
Callum Anderson: Wenger almost certainly the last of a kind. A manager given time to build by his club. He has made the right decision by leaving. Yet three Premier Leagues, seven FA Cups, some fabulous teams & a brand new stadium later; Arsenal are better off than they were 22 years ago.
'One of the greats of the game'published at 10:09 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
ArsenalAnd finally from Stan Kroenke: “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.”
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I think it's probably the right time for him to move on. He's done some very impressive things over the years but the league has moved further forward than we have as a team. Hopefully we can win the Europa League and he can go out on a high. Fingers crossed we get someone good to replace him. Would love for it to be Allegri or Simeone personally.
Jordan, Nottingham
A legend of the Premier League who revolutionised the game. I hope he will be honoured by every football fan on his departure. Thank you Wenger.
Angus (Palace Fan)
'An exceptional record'published at 10:05 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
ArsenalMore from Arsenal majority owner Stan Kroenke on Arsene Wenger's achievements.
"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," says the American.
"He has also transformed the identity of our club and of English football with his vision for how the game can be played."
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Ashley Harrington: Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Wenger is finally leaving. You have been our best ever manager and we'll never forget the good times, but this is long overdue.
Mike Cowan: Now he's announced he's leaving I hope Arsenal fans rally round, get behind him and give Wenger the send off he deserves. Whatever you think of him now he deserves our respect for everything he did for the club. He's a genuine legend regardless of recent history.
Aitch Tee: Hope that the Arsenal supporters get what they wished for.
'One of our most difficult days'published at 10:00 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
ArsenalAnd we've heard from Arsenal majority owner Stan Kroenke on Arsene Wenger.
“This is one of the most difficult days we have ever had in all our years in sport," he says.
"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."
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ArsenalArsenal confirm Arsene Wenger will lead the team to the end of the season and that they will make an appointment as soon as possible.
Image source, Getty ImagesMerci Arsenepublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal manager Arsene Wenger: “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season.
“I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. I managed the club with full commitment and integrity.
“I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the fans who make this club so special. I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high.“To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club."
Morningpublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
I was going to say good morning, but is it? I didn't want to influence anyone. Many may think yes...
We knew it would happen... it had to happen eventually... but now it has, the news Arsene Wenger will leave his role as Arsenal manager at the end of the season still does not seem real.
We will keep an eye on today's press conferences going into the weekend's games in the Premier League and FA Cup, but there is only one place to start...