In Arsene we trust: Shades of Wenger through the years
Sep 25, 2016 09:28 IST
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Arsene Wenger memorably announced his arrival as a revolutionary force in England by banning his players from eating sweets, but the Arsenal manager’s reign has turned increasingly sour as he marks the 20th anniversary of his appointment. Arguably the most significant agent of change in the Premier League era, the 66-year-old’s achievements in revitalising both Arsenal and English football will rightly be celebrated in this milestone week for the urbane Frenchman (Agencies)
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger holds up the Premiership trophy after winning the Premiership title and defeating Leicester City on 15 May, 2004 at Highbury in London. (AFP File Photo)
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(Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger reacts in his seat as his team try to come back from two goals down in the FA Cup quarter final football match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 13, 2016. (AFP File Photo)
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Wenger waves to the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London. (AFP File Photo)
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Arsenal players carry their French manager Arsene Wenger as they celebrate after winning the English FA Cup final match against Hull City at Wembley Stadium in London on May 17, 2014. (AFP File Photo)
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Arsenal fans hold up signs calling for the resignation of Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger after the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2016. (AFP File Photo)
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Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger arrives for the English League Cup third round football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham. (AFP Photo)
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Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London. (AP Photo)
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Wenger gestures during the Uefa Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC, on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. (AFP File Photo)
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The 66-year-old Wenger has remained in the Arsenal dugout despite last winning the league in 2004, and lifting only the FA Cup twice in the intervening years. (Reuters Photo)
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Arsene Wenger reacts during the match against Hull City at the Kingston Communications Stadium. (Reuters Photo)
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Wenger looks on during the Uefa Champions League match against PSG at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. (Reuters Photo)
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Arsene Wenger holds a press conference on the eve of the team's Uefa Champions League football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), on September 12, 2016. (AFP File Photo)
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Arsene Wenger said he was hungrier than ever for success after his side marked the 20th anniversary of his appointment by stylishly defeating Chelsea. (Reuters File Photo)
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Wenger arrives ahead of the Charity football match between Arsenal legends and AC Milan Glorie at The Emirates stadium in London on September 3, 2016. (AFP File Photo)
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger speaks during a press conference after the MLS All-Star game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal at Avaya Stadium. (USA Today Sports via Reuters)
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Arsenal's French striker Thierry Henry (L) holding up his shirt with manager Arsene Wenger in London. (AFP File Photo)
