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'Merci Arsene' was the theme of the day at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as Arsene Wenger marked his final home game in charge of Arsenal with a 5-0 win over Burnley. Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger OBE (French pronunciation: [aʁsɛn vɛŋɡɛʁ]; born 22 October 1949) is a French former football manager and player.He is currently FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development. Thank you for having me for such a long time. Nigeria’s legend, Nwankwo Kanu, is among former Arsenal players who will attend Arsene Wenger’s last English Premier League (EPL) home game in charge of the Gunners against Burnley on Sunday. The long-serving boss was given a guard of honour ahead of the Gunners' 5-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates, which secured sixth spot in the league. Thank you all for having such an important part of my life, thank you all, well done, bye bye.". The most recent meetings between these two sides have been close-fought affairs and, with just three points separating the pair heading into this game, it looked set to be a similar story. The second Arsenal goal came in first-half stoppage time as Iwobi fed Hector Bellerin, whose cutback was perfect for Lacazette to sweep past Pope. Watch the goals from Wenger’s last home game Arsenal Media 06 May 2018 We gave Arsène Wenger a send off to remember by hitting five goals past Burnley at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The final game of the Arsene Wenger era came at John Smith’s Stadium in May 2018. View our online Press Pack. Wenger has two games remaining at Arsenal boss but neither will be back home Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a double, with Alexandre Lacazette, Sead Kolasinac and Alex Iwobi all getting on the score sheet. Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger waves to spectators after the match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, May 6, 2018. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Arsenal into the lead against Burnley, Aubameyang celebrates with Alexandre Lacazette after he got on the end of the Frenchman's cross, Lacazette doubled Arsenal's lead before the break with a fine first-time finish, Former Lyon ace Lacazette reacts after banging in his 17th goal of the season, Arsene Wenger given guard of honour and awarded gold unbeaten trophy during Emirates send off, Both Arsenal and Burnley paid their respects to Arsene Wenger who will go down as one of the Premier League's greatest ever managers, Jack Wilshere vies for the ball with former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, Aubameyang, 28, has thrived in the Premier League since joining from Borussia Dortmund in January, Fans pay their respect to legendary boss Wenger, who took over the club in 1996, Sead Kolasinac lashed home the third goal of the afternoon in exquisite fashion, Emotional Arsenal Wenger says goodbye to Arsenal fans in final Emirates press conference after 5-0 win against Burnley, The Bosnian left-back celebrates after rifling home his strike into the bottom left corner, Alex Iwobi netted the fourth with a left-footed strike that nestled in the top left corner, Jack Wilshere dons a "Merci Arsene" t-shirt during the warm-up, Aubameyang celebrates with Hector Bellerin after the two combined for the Gabon international's second of the match, Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the press and is given a bottle of wine from 2004 which can never be beaten, Gunners owner Stan Kroenke watches on from the stands against Burnley, Arsenal stars proudly wore the commemorative t-shirt to honour boss Wenger, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Arsene Wenger walks out to a guard of honour in his last game at the Emirates Arsene Wenger is not just leaving a job this summer. So said Arsene Wenger on his final day as Arsenal manager, with the French coach stepping down from the role he held for 22 years on May 14, 2018. "I would like to finish in one simple sentence: I will miss you. Arsene Wenger was given a guard of honour as he took charge of his final match at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal manager.The Gunners boss … He was the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he was the longest-serving and most successful in the club's history. The trio were too strong for the visitors as the on-field display matched the effort made by the club to toast Wenger's departure - free T-shirts for every supporter, a commemorative programme and a guard of honour before the game giving the day a special feeling. Arsene Wenger got a great reception from players and Arsenal fans before his last match at the Emirates. Burnley forced Petr Cech into his first meaningful save shortly after the interval as Sam Vokes, on for the injured Barnes, headed straight at the Arsenal keeper. Mkhitaryan bent a shot inches wide just moments later, but Arsenal grabbed a fourth as Iwobi started and finished a slick move by thrashing in from 12 yards. Wenger introduced Per Mertesacker in the closing stages, the 33-year-old also bowing out at the end of the season, albeit to take on a role in the youth-team set-up within the club. But Wenger's players rose to the occasions and gave their long-serving boss a fond farewell to a stadium built in his image. Play for free! Bryson tops it, Westwood carves into water. Wenger's best sides were known for their entertainment and, while his current charges are some way off that mark, they continued the Frenchman's goodbye as Aubameyang turned home his second of the game with 15 minutes remaining. Not only on the pitch, but off the pitch. Nearly 22 year since he first set foot on the pitch at Arsenal's former ground, Highbury, the 68-year-old ended his day with a direct address to the still-packed home stands at the Emirates, after receiving a long chorus of "One Arsene Wenger" from the club's supporters, who were each given a 'Merci Arsene' t-shirt. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Nigeria’s legend, Nwankwo Kanu, is among former Arsenal players who will attend Arsene Wenger’s last English Premier League (EPL) home game in charge of the Gunners against Burnley on Sunday. Instead, they outclassed Burnley and ran out comfortable winners as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a brace, with Alexandre Lacazette, Sead Kolasinac and Alex Iwobi also getting their names on the scoresheet. Most fans across the world know\recognize Arsenal due to Arsene Wenger’s style of play in early and mid 2000. Arsene Wenger took charge of his final home match as Arsenal boss two years ago today with the Gunners going on to beat Huddersfield 1-0 in the Frenchman’s last ever game at … Arsenal pay tribute to Arsene Wenger in final game at Emirates Stadium and Sir Alex Ferguson leads tributes in special matchday programme Arsene Wenger received a … Arsene Wenger enjoyed a winning farewell in his final home game in charge as Arsenal eased to a 5-0 thumping of Burnley at Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger departs the Emirates as charming as ever as he jokes about shouting at the next Arsenal manager. On this day in 2018, Arsene Wenger took charge of what was to be his final European home game at Arsenal. But this was the first time he had met the Highbury crowd. Arsene Wenger made an emotional speech on the Emirates pitch at the end of his last home game as Arsenal manager. Andre Marriner has been named as the referee for Arsene Wenger's final game at the Emirates on Sunday.. He deserves the credit and statue for what Arsenal is today. Watch - I'm an Arsenal fan like you: Arsene Wenger bids emotional farewell at Emirates - All around a full house of 60,000 at the Emirates -- in stark contrast to recent league games when fans have stayed away in protest at a poor season -- fans sported red t-shirts emblazoned with "Merci Arsene" (Thank you Arsene). The last time the greatest manager in Arsenal history walked out onto the pristine Emirates … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Arsene Wenger's farewell speech in full after Arsenal's final home game of his reign, Watch Arsene Wenger give a speech to fans, former players and his current squad after his last game at the Emirates Stadium, following 22 years in charge of the club, Arsene Wenger walked out to a guard of honour at the Emirates. Off course, Arsene Wenger deserves all the respect and applause for what he has achieved in last 22 years at Arsenal baring those last couple of years. Please, as you follow this team, support them next season because they deserve it. The Frenchman announced his departure last month stating of his intention to vacate the dignified seat which he held sway for 22 years. With majority owner Stan Kroenke in attendance, Arsenal were fairly at ease as Burnley's task was made more difficult following a shoulder injury to Ashley Barnes which forced him off. Arsène Wenger was officially in charge of the Gunners for the first time a week earlier when two clinical strikes from Ian Wright earned a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. Arsenal 5 Burnley 0: Gunners run riot at the Emirates in Arsene Wenger’s last home game in charge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a double, with … I know that's not easy. Wenger’s last game at home in charge of the Gunners on Sunday at the Emirates saw him bid an emotional farewell with a superlative 5-0 win over fellow Premier League side Burnley. United strike first blow as Scott McTominay puts United in front, Roy Keane wants vacant Celtic job, Ronaldo latest, Aguero Barcelona link, Lamela SENT OFF for Spurs, Gunners beat Mourinho's side at Emirates, Gunners don't miss Aubameyang as Lacazette and Odegaard earn derby spoils, Watch Lamela score stunning rabona as he nets one of 'greatest goals EVER', ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 'Merci Arsene' was the theme of the day at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as Arsene Wenger marked his final home game in charge of Arsenal with a 5-0 win over Burnley. Fellow substitute Danny Welbeck rattled the frame of the goal in the dying moments, with chants of 'There's only one Arsene Wenger' filling the stadium as the full-time whistle blew. Arsene Wenger farewelled in final home game at the Emirates after 22 years in charge. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Arsene Wenger has walked out to a guard of honour as the Arsenal manager took charge at the Emirates for the very last time. Following his announcement to step down at the end of the season, the Frenchman will bring down the curtain on his 22 years in north London with a home game against Burnley. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Theo Walcott: "I know a lot is expected from him but I am pleased. This is more than just watching football, it's a way of life. It's caring about the beautiful game, about the values we cherish, and as well, that something that goes for all our bodies in every cell of our bodies. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "I would like as well to thank everyone at the club who makes it so special, I would invite you, really push, support these players and the staff who remains behind me, these group of players has a special quality. But it would be Wenger's men who extended their lead as Jack Wilshere, whose own Arsenal future remains uncertain, rolled a pass into the path of Kolasinac for the full-back to rifle home the fifth goal of his debut season at the Emirates. Just days after announcing he would bring to an end more than two decades in charge of the Gunners, Arsenal took on Atletico Madrid at the Emirates in the opening leg of their Europa League semi-final. ARSENAL gave Arsene Wenger a memorable Emirates Stadium send-off as the outgoing boss saw his side thrash Burnley 5-0. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He's moving away from the house he helped build. Jose: Big players hid; was Michael Oliver tired? Arsène Wenger’s first home game 19 October 1996 Not a classic match by any means, but a significant day in Arsenal's history. The Gunners were too strong for a side who could have easily spoilt Wenger's final home game in charge, with his tenure as Arsenal manager coming to a close at the end of the campaign. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave us the perfect start before Alex Lacazette doubled our advantage on the stroke of half-time. The mere fact the club are battling with Sean Dyche's men for sixth in the Premier League and have no chance of silverware in Wenger's final campaign is clearly one of the reasons a new man will be sought to bring success. Lacazette exchanged passes with Iwobi before firing across goal, where Aubameyang slid in to put the Gunners ahead. Arsene Wenger made an emotional speech on the Emirates pitch at the end of his last home game as Arsenal manager. Arsene Wenger takes charge of his final home game as Arsenal manager Gunners would secure a top-six finish if they defeat Burnley on Sunday Premier League kick-off from the Emirates … Both sets of fans gave Wenger a standing ovation at the 22 minute mark. Arteta: Dropping Auba sustains Arsenal's foundation, Verstappen tops final F1 test as Hamilton spins again. But whomever is named as Wenger's replacement will be buoyed by the attacking performances of Lacazette, Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with Mesut Ozil not featuring due to a back injury. He was involved in the goal and his overall performance was very positive. "Thank you every much," he said. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. "But above all, I am like you, I am an Arsenal fan. A bank agreed to loan Arsenal £260m to build the Emirates Stadium but inserted a clause stating Wenger would have to stay for five years I accepted it because I thought it was a challenge. Challenge a mate in our brand new Fantasy Football head-to-head mode. NLD controversy debate: Laca pen? Sunday was Arsene Wenger’s last home game at Arsenal.The last of 606. "Before I start, I just want to wish my fellow manager Alex Ferguson well. Lamela red? Mkhitaryan fired just over the crossbar having been picked out by Lacazette before the former Manchester United man saw an effort deflected off Stephen Ward and saved by the legs of Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope. Wenger's 22 year rein as manager is coming to an end - … We care, we worry, we are desperate, but when you come here, the theatre of dreams we realise what it means. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The prices would normally be between £26 and £38.50 Tickets for Arsene Wenger’s final Arsenal game at the Emirates reach staggering £1,800. Arsenal needed less than 15 minutes to get Wenger out of his seat and celebrating the opening goal. Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners, courtesy of a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strike. "He had that sharpness that we missed and was dangerous on the left flank. Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal side triumph 5-0 over Burnley in his last game at the Emirates as the Gunners' manager on Sunday afternoon. Arsenal 5 Burnley 0: Gunners run riot at the Emirates in Arsene Wenger’s last home game in charge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a double, with …