In numbers: Arsene Wenger's 22-year career at Arsenal
It finally happened. Arsene Wenger has announced he will leave Arsenal after 22 years in charge, countless trophies and a healthy amount of fan protests.
Wenger joined as a fresh-faced, unknown 46-year-old in 1996 and went on to revolutionise the English game, changing the way teams play and prepare for games, with his attention to detail when it came to nutrition and tactics now employed by most teams.
He introduced some of the Premier League’s best ever players with the likes of Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, Patrick Vieira, Ashley Cole and more and leave the Gunners as one of the most respected names in world football.
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Yes there have been struggles in recent years, with the Gunners failing to finish in the top four for the past two seasons.
Then there were the plenty of protests from fans; first at games, then in the streets and now at home as some have decided to stay away until he leaves.
But overall, even the most ardent of Wenger Out supporter can’t deny the impact he has had at the club and in England over the past two decades. With that in mind here are some of the biggest numbers from his career…
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1996
The year when a then-unheralded Wenger, who had been in charge at Monaco and Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight, took over at Highbury.
1228
Games at the helm, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture against West Ham.
704
Wins to date as Arsenal boss.
3
Premier League title wins, the last during an unbeaten Invincibles campaign of 2003/2004.
1549
Goals scored in Premier League matches by Wenger’s teams.
10
Major trophies won.
473
Premier League victories.
7
FA Cup triumphs, with three of those having come the last four seasons.
151
Premier League losses.
21
Full seasons in charge.
49
Games unbeaten in the Premier League from May 2003 to October 2004.
