Arsenal fortune not fluency earns Arsène Wenger gift on 20th anniversary


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All four sides of Turf Moor applauded Arsène Wenger in recognition of reaching 20 years as Arsenal manager as he walked across the pitch before kick-off. Only one side applauded Wenger’s exit and his response – a sheepish wave from hip-height – said everything about an anniversary where the most important gifts arrived courtesy of the match officials.

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