Arsenal unveiled on Friday a statue of former coach Arsene Wenger at their home ground in Islington, London. Manager for over 20 years, the club have made the statue "to commemorate Arsene’s truly remarkable contribution" to the Gunners, as he led them to three Premier League titles, and 20 consecutive top-four finishes.
Arsenal have unveiled a bronze statue of former manager Arsene Wenger at their London stadium. The Frenchman is one of the most successful managers in Premier League history, leading the Gunners to three domestic titles, as well as their 'Invincibles' season - where they completed a whole season undefeated.
Their longest undefeated stretch was 49 consecutive matches, which remains a league record. Before coming to Arsenal, Wenger spent three years at French side Nancy, followed by eight seasons at Monaco and two years in Japan with Nagoya Grampus. In his 22 seasons in north London, he won a remarkable 17 titles.
He came to the club in 1996, when Arsenal was still playing at their old Highbury Stadium, and built a renowned rivalry with then-Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson. Wenger remains the FA Cup's most successful manager, winning seven times in his time with the Gunners.
Tim Lewis, executive vice chair of the club, marked him as "the club's greatest manager", who will be the guest of honour at the Emirates Cup on August 2nd when Arsenal play his former club, Monaco at their London stadium.