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Departing Wenger wants peaceful end to Mourinho rivalry

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger says he hopes his farewell match at Old Trafford on Sunday passes off “peacefully” but has admitted he is unsure he will ever be friends with Jose Mourinho. Wenger, 68, made the surprise announcement last week that he will end his 21-year …

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Wenger set for for Old Trafford farewell

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger is unsure of the welcome he will receive on his final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss on Sunday after many “great battles” against Manchester United during his two decades in charge. The 68-year-old Frenchman, leaving the club at the end …

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‘Farcenal’ — Wenger performs u-turn over ‘timing’ remarks

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger and Arsenal have been ridiculed in the British media after the Premier League giants issued two statements late Wednesday clarifying remarks by the long-serving manager about his departure. The Gunners initially issued a statement explaining that when Wenger said earlier in the day …

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Arsenal defy subdued Wenger send off to hammer West Ham

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger decided to bring his 22-year reign as manager to a close to unite the club’s frustrated fanbase, the Frenchman revealed after a 4-1 victory over West Ham was played out in a surprisingly subdued atmosphere at the Emirates on Sunday. Wenger, 68, …

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Opportunity knocks for Arsenal in post-Wenger era

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger’s decision to step down as Arsenal manager after 22 years in charge marks the end of an era, but also a huge opportunity for the Gunners to reestablish themselves among the elite of English and European football. Tributes poured in from players …

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Moyes warns Wenger’s successor ‘it will be tough’

London, United Kingdom | AFP | David Moyes knows better than most the perils of succeeding a long-serving and successful manager so when the West Ham boss is well aware of the pitfalls that could await whoever succeeds Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Veteran Gunners boss Wenger announced on Friday he …

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Replacing Wenger an impossible job, says Arsenal chief

London, United Kingdom |  AFP | Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes he is now faced with an impossible task in finding a fitting replacement for outgoing manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger, 68, announced he will step down from his role at the end of the season on Friday after 22 …

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Ferguson ‘proud’ to have been a rival of Wenger

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Alex Ferguson said he felt “proud to have been a rival, colleague and friend” of Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal manager announced Friday his intention to step down at the end of the season. Wenger has been at the helm of the Gunners for …

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Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal at end of season

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger will bring his 22-year stay in charge of Arsenal to a close at the end of the season, the Frenchman announced on Friday. “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step …

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