- Arsene Wenger was given an emotional send-off at the Emirates Stadium
- The Frenchman is stepping down as Arsenal manager after 22 years in charge
- Both sets of players formed a guard of honour for the Frenchman to walk through
- Supporters wore special celebratory t-shirts marked with ‘Merci Arsene’
Arsene Wenger was given an emotional send-off as he took charge of his final home game in charge of Arsenal on Sunday.
The Frenchman is stepping down as Gunners boss after 22 years in charge and it was a day to remember as his side played Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.
Both sets of players formed a guard of honour for the 68-year-old to walk through before kick-off while players and supporters wore special celebratory t-shirts and even the match day programme was a special Wenger edition.
Arsene Wenger was given an emotional send-off in his last home game as Arsenal manager
Both sets of players formed a guard of honour for the 68-year-old to walk through
Fans were given commemorative t-shirts while others brought scarves to show their support
Sean Dyche and his Burnley players graciously applauded Wenger as he made his way through the crowd of players.
Much of the planned celebration will take place after the game – with Wenger and his players due to compete a lap of honour while, as revealed by Sportsmail, there will be a procession of former players who have played 100 matches or more for the club invited onto the pitch.
There will also be presentations to club captain Per Mertesacker, who is retiring to take charge of the Arsenal academy, and long serving kit-man Vic Akers after the game.
Sean Dyche and his Burnley players graciously applauded Wenger as he made his way through
Wenger waved to the crowd as he prepares to stand down after 22 years in charge
Fans displayed signs and posters thanking the Frenchmen for all his efforts as manager
Supporters were provided with special red and white T-shirts with ‘Merci Arsene’ imprinted on them to commemorate Wenger’s final home game.
Arsenal are considering a permanent tribute to their legendary manager, which could see one of the stands at the Emirates named after him, but no decision on that has been made.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring for the Gunners, finishing off a lovely move from the Gunners with a tap-in after 14 minutes, before Alexandre Lacazette made it 2-0 just before half-time.
A banner that reads ‘Thank You, Arsene’ is placed outside the at the Emirates Stadium
An Arsenal supporter reads the match programme especially dedicated to Wenger
Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette wears one of the special t-shirts during the warm-up
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