Tag: Arsene Wenger
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Wenger arrives Liberia to receive country’s highest honour [Photos]
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has arrived in Liberia, where he will be presented with the country’s highest honour by president and former footballer George Weah. Weah, who was signed for AS Monaco by Wenger 1988, became Liberian President in January this year after winning a landslide election victory. He has often spoken of the…
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George Weah to award Wenger with Liberia’s highest honour
Liberian President George Weah is to award his former football coach, Arsène Wenger, his country’s highest honour. President Weah, the only African to have been named World Player of the Year, was signed by Wenger in 1988 when he coached Monaco. Wenger, who stepped down as Arsenal manager in May after 22 years, nurtured several…
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Wenger admits 22-year reign at Arsenal ‘perhaps’ a mistake
Arsene Wenger has admitted staying at Arsenal for 22 years was “perhaps” the biggest mistake of his managerial career. The 68-year-old, who was appointed on October 1, 1996, stepped down as Gunners boss in May after winning three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups. The Frenchman left Arsenal with a year remaining on his…
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Transfer Gossips: Wenger considers Japan return , Joe Hart to Man Utd
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 31, has emerged as a contender to join Manchester United as back-up to David de Gea, 27, with manager Jose Mourinho seemingly resigned to losing current reserve keeper Sergio Romero, 31. (Sun) Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, 68, is considering a return to Japan to resume his managerial career. (Mail…
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Three things new Arsenal boss Unai Emery needs to fix at Emirates
Former PSG boss, Unai Emery was appointed as Arsenal’s first new manager in 22 years on Wednesday. Here are three things the Spaniard must deal with to ensure a smooth transition from the Arsene Wenger era: Solve the Ozil conundrum Mesut Ozil’s diffident personality and alarming habit of drifting to the periphery of matches proved…
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Finally, Arsenal name ex-PSG boss, Unai Emery as successor to Arsene Wenger
New Arsenal head coach Unai Emery was the “unanimous” choice to “drive the next chapter” at the club, says chief executive Ivan Gazidis. Emery, 46, joins the Gunners having left French champions PSG after guiding them to the Ligue 1 title. The Spaniard also won four domestic cups with the French giants, having previously steered…
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta agrees to take over from Arsene Wenger
Mikel Arteta has agreed in principle to replace Arsene Wenger and become the new manager at Arsenal. The former Gunners midfielder’s return to the club is set to be announced in the coming days as he prepares to replace Arsene Wenger. While no contract has yet been signed, the announcement of Arteta’s return to the…
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Wenger tips Mikel Arteta to replace him at Emirates
Outgoing Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger says Mikel Arteta has “all of the qualities” needed to succeed him at Emirates. Former captain Arteta is among the candidates to replace Wenger, who left at the end of the season after 22 years in charge. Spaniard Arteta, 36, played 150 games for Arsenal and is currently a coach…
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Wenger end Arsenal reign with win at Huddersfield
Arsene Wenger’s 1,235-game reign as Arsenal manager came to an end with a victory over Huddersfield on the final day of the Premier League season. The game had little riding on it, with Huddersfield having already avoided relegation and Arsenal finishing sixth no matter what, and was played in front of a carnival atmosphere at…
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It’s not easy to say goodbye, says Wenger
Arsene Wenger admits his long goodbye from Arsenal has been a bittersweet experience as he prepares to finally say farewell on Sunday. The Frenchman will take charge of Arsenal for the last time as his 22-year reign comes to an end with the Gunners’ Premier League clash at Huddersfield this weekend. The 68-year-old has been…