For seven consecutive years, between and , Arsenal were eliminated at the last 16 stage of the competition. Rather too predictably, valiant second-leg displays were often not quite enough to overturn heavy first-leg defeats. Wenger steered the club through an unprecedented period of financial growth during his time as Arsenal manager. Revenue grew exponentially, across all channels, over 22 years.
As turnover increased, so did player and staff wages. The below graph shows the year-on-year revenue vs player and staff wages. It was widely reported that Arsenal were trying to reduce costs at the time to accommodate their move to the Emirates Stadium. Hindsight shows that Arsenal lost their competitive edge at around the same time and many would argue that Arsenal were playing catch up from that point onwards. This period also coincided with Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire businessman, taking over Chelsea in the summer of Arsenal began to report their social media following from As Arsenal.
A criticism aimed at Wenger was that he would always favour bringing in an attacking player over reinforcing his back line.
On more than a few occasions, come the end of the transfer window, it felt Arsenal were just a central defender and defensive midfielder away from challenging for the title. Adebayor, Van Persie and Sanchez each had one prolific season, but none of them were able to repeat that prowess in front of goal again although, in Van Persie's case this was predominantly due to injuries.
Which side do you think was his best? Arsenal wenger Arsene Gooners. However, this side only started two league games together during the entire season. Highlights of the game are below. By Neil Dorgan. Everyone who loves Arsenal and everyone who loves football owes him a debt of gratitude.
Arsene Wenger built the best teams that I played against in English Football. The 98 team was Amazing. The biggest compliment is that he played football that made us change the way we played against them. He now deserves the most incredible send off from all in the coming weeks. He has also transformed the identity of our club and of English football with his vision for how the game can be played.
Jamie Redknapp explains why the departing Arsenal boss deserves respect but not sympathy Sunday's defeat defeat to Newcastle was their 11th in the league this season, equalling their worst tally in a campaign under Wenger.
Arsenal finished outside the league's top four last season for the first time since Wenger arrived at the club in , and are now 14 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, with five matches remaining.
Brian Clough's spell at Nottingham Forest is the sixth-longest term - he masterminded two European Cup titles, four League Cups, the league title and a European Super Cup during his 18 years at the helm. A Sky Sports study of all-time manager tenures in England revealed West Brom's Fred Everiss holds the record term after managing the Baggies for 46 years between and How note-taking during his playing career, a coaching spell in Liverpool's academy and a record-breaking title triumph at Rangers led Steven Gerrard to Villa Park.
Transfer Centre. Arsene Wenger is set to extend his long stay at Arsenal.
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