Arsène Wenger’s final game at the Emirates Stadium, the chief executive thundered, would feature “a send-off that the world will take notice of”. The idea from the club was also that the players would be galvanised for one final push – primarily to see them win the Europa League and salvage the season. Arsène Wenger says ‘hurtful’ supporters played role in Arsenal departure Read moreYet this was a curious afternoon, marked by much of the ambivalence and frustration that has characterised the season, even if Arsenal cut loose towards the end to win and win big. One of the many reasons that the Arsenal higher‑ups have been spooked into parting with Wenger has been the low turnouts in recent home Premier League fixtures. It was a long way from being an appreciation of what Wenger has put into the club over nearly 22 years.

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2018 17:15 UTC