‘Thank You For Having Me’, Wenger Bids Goodbye To Arsenal Fans

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has thanked Arsenal fans for their support after his last home game at the Emirates Stadium.

Wenger’s men on Sunday were on top of their games as they thrashed Burnley 5-0 to give their outgoing manager a perfect send-forth.

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The 68-year-old has won 10 major trophies during a near 22-year reign at the North London club.

Red T-shirts bearing the phrase “Merci Arsene” were draped over seats for the home fans to wear, and the slogan was also emblazoned on a banner across the front of the stadium.

The Frenchman was presented with the golden trophy given to the club after their 2003-04 unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ season on the pitch after the match.

Addressing the fans after the game, Wenger begun by wishing friend and colleague, Sir Alex Ferguson a quick recovery.

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“Thank you for having me for such a long time. Above all, I am like you – an Arsenal fan,” he said.

“For me, this group of players I leave behind me has a special quality. Please support them really well next season because they deserve it.

“I would like to finish with one simple phrase – I will miss you. Thank you for being such an important part of my life and I hope to see you soon.”

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