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Arsene WENGER was Arsenal’s greatest ever manager, leaving the club in 2018 after more than two decades in charge and 17 trophies.

What is Arsene Wenger doing now?

Keep up-to-date with what Arsene Wenger has been up to since he left Arsenal to revolutionise football on a global scale at FIFA right here:

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Vardy did hold talks with Arsenal – despite what he claims

Jamie Vardy visited Arsenal and Arsene Wenger in person over a transfer in 2016, despite his claims that he never spoke to the club.
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Details of Arsene Wenger autobiography leak

The first details of Arsene Wenger autobiography 'My Life in Red & White' leaked online earlier today, ahead of the book's release later this year.
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How did Arsene Wenger pick which players to sign?

Arsene Wenger signed many players over his years at Arsenal, but what did he look for when he entered the transfer market?
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Wenger: Priority for PL is to finish the current season

Arsene Wenger thinks the priority is for the Premier League to complete their current season, even if that means pushing fixtures back.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Arsene Wenger launches worldwide Talent Development Programme across 120 nations

Double pass, a spin-off company of the University of Brussels (Belgium), specialising in sport technical and talent development management, has been chosen as the...
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Arsene Wenger’s offside VAR changes get UEFA support as Premier League called to heel

The Premier League will review how they use VAR for next season and the offside rule will be changed to give the advantage to the striker - something it was already supposed to be doing.
SINGAPORE - JULY 18: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal smiles at Santi Cazorla of Arsenal during the Barclays Asia Trophy match between Arsenal and Everton at the National Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla and Arsene Wenger to return for Emirates farewell match

Arsenal are reportedly planning a 'farewell' match for both Santi Cazorla and Arsene Wenger at the Emirates to take place some time before the start of next season.
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Arsene Wenger assesses Arsenal top-4 chances

Arsene Wenger spoke to the media about the chances of Arsenal making the top four this season, and couldn't help referring to his old club as 'we'.
The Big screen shows the VAR check for a possible offside during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at Etihad Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Wenger VAR overhaul won’t be in place for Euro 2020

Arsene Wenger's plans to overhaul the offside rule, and VAR along with it, will not be in place for the Euros this summer according to the chief of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portuguese head coach Nuno Espirito Santo gestures on the touchline during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 4, 2020.

Wolves manager backs Arsene Wenger’s VAR call

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has backed Arsene Wenger's calls to change VAR and the way the offside rule is applied.
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Arsene Wenger to save football

Arsene Wenger is proposing that football authorities stop being idiots with VAR and eliminate the marginal offside calls that are so far from clear and obvious they may as well be a lump of coal in a black coat out for a late-night stroll along an unlit country road.

Arsene Wenger hits back at Unai Emery Arsenal claims: Stand up for what you...

Arsene Wenger has hit out at Unai Emery's claims that Arsenal were a club in decline when he arrived.

Premier League will present Liverpool with gold trophy IF they go unbeaten

If Liverpool go the season unbeaten it is believed they will be presented with a gold trophy the same as Arsenal received back in 2003/04.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Do Arsenal actually want Wenger to return to help Arteta or just watch a...

Arsenal are reportedly keen to bring Arsene Wenger back to the club to help Mikel Arteta and it's something the Frenchman would be keen to explore.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal hierarchy keen to welcome Wenger back

The Arsenal hierarchy are keen to welcome Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Wenger’s Departure: A ‘Necessary Mistake’

In April 2018, Arsene Wenger announced his departure in the aftermath of a second successive failure to guide Arsenal into the Champions League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mikel Arteta and Zech Medley during a training session at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s managerial philosophy: Years in the making

Many are crediting Pep Guardiola for Mikel Arteta's managerial philosophy but it's one the Arsenal head coach has been developing himself for years.
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Cardiff City consider move for ‘crucial’ Cohen Bramall

Cardiff City are reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal defender Cohen Bramall.
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Mikel Arteta: Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger’s lovechild

As Mikel Arteta gave his first press conference as Arsenal manager you couldn't help but feel your heart fill with pride as the real affection he holds for Arsenal came pouring out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Captain Thomas Vermaelen of Arsenal (2R) lifts the trophy in celebration alongside Lukas Podolski (L), Mikel Arteta (2L) and Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal (R) after the FA Cup with Budweiser Final match between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Wenger gives his opinion on Arteta as Arsenal head coach

Arsene Wenger thinks Mikel Arteta has a big future in coaching, but he'll have to overcome his lack of experience as a head coach at Arsenal.

Santi Cazorla: If Wenger had stayed, maybe I would have

Santi Cazorla says he might have stayed at Arsenal if Arsene Wenger was still manager, but all the changes that summer made it difficult.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan explains main difference between Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has praised playing under Arsene Wenger even though he only got to do it for six months before the Frenchman left the club and has highlighted major differences between him and Unai Emery.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger is right about VAR: Here’s why

Arsene Wenger believes Premier League referees should be using the pitch-side monitors to check their decisions more often.
The scoreboard displays the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decision disallowing Arsenal's third goal by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Arsene Wenger explains his ‘most important worry’ about VAR use

Arsene Wenger has called on Premier League refs to use pitchside monitors as they continue to struggle with using VAR.
Saint-Denis, FRANCE: Arsenal midfielder Feddie Ljungberg (R) and manager Arsene Wenger give a press conference at Stade de France in St Denis, 16 May 2006 on the eve of the UEFA Champions league final being played in the French capital 17 May between English side Arsenal and Spanish team Barcelona.AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsene Wenger ‘always happy’ and ‘available’ to help Freddie Ljungberg and Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he will, of course, help Freddie Ljungberg should the Swede get in touch.
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Yaya Sanogo explains why Arsene Wenger signed him

Yaya Sanogo has been speaking to France Football about why Arsene Wenger liked him enough to bring him to Arsenal. Now 26, Yaya Sanogo arrived...

Damning graph shows Arsenal’s decline under Unai Emery

Fewer things put into focus the decline of Arsenal as an attacking force than a graph published over the weekend by David Wall.
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Episode 223: Everything but Emery

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss all the Arsenal news in the international break: Club statements, Arsenal...
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

“The situation is settled”: Arsène Wenger explains exactly what happened with Bayern

Arsène Wenger has spoken out to explain exactly what happened with Bayern Munich, effectively ruling himself out of the race for their new head coach.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Conflicting reports on whether Arsène Wenger or Bayern Munich pulled out of head coach...

Arsène Wenger is seemingly not set to become the head coach of Bayern Munich, though exactly why that is depends on which source you believe.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019, in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Unai Emery made Granit Xhaka worse than under Arsene Wenger

Granit Xhaka was never the most loved player at Arsenal, even under Arsene Wenger but somehow Unai Emery has managed to make things much, much worse.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger attends a training session at London Colney on April 4, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Arsène Wenger favourite to take over as head coach at Bayern Munich

Arsène Wenger is the favourite to take over from Niko Kovac as head coach of Bayern Munich, according to reports.
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How many managers have Arsenal had?

Arsene Wenger was at Arsenal for 20 years but before him and Unai Emery, we had numerous other managers - though not as many as Spurs!

Carragher: Emery is no Wenger upgrade

Jamie Caragher has laid into Unai Emery claiming he is 'no Wenger upgrade'.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (R) and Stoke City's Welsh manager Mark Hughes watch thier players during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, central England on January 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.. / AFP / OLI SCARFF

Wenger: I miss wet Wednesdays in Stoke

Arsene Wenger is currently in Tokyo to advise on plans for a new stadium in the city and has revealed he's hoping to return to the dugout.
MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks on stage during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

The 5 best Arsenal players of the Wenger era

Today is Arsene Wenger's 70th birthday so it seems a good time to look back at some of his best players.

Arsene Wenger calls on clubs to do more to help rejected youngsters

Arsene Wenger has called on football clubs to do better for the vast majority of young players who come through their doors that don't go on to make it as a top-level footballer.

Don’t get excited too about Arsene Wenger’s autobiography

This week it was announced that Arsene Wenger had found a publisher for his much-anticipated autobiography.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Unai Emery, the Arsenal manager looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 24, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Is Unai Emery just Arsenal’s palette cleanser?

On a recent Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew and Chris really got stuck into Unai Emery.

Juventus to offer former Arsenal star new contract

Juventus are reportedly getting ready to offer Wojciech Szczesny a new contract at the club.