Los 22 Arsène Wenger's years as Arsenal manager

Last update 22 May, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Arsene Wenger, The French coach, He is the most beloved in the history of Arsenal. The Gallic coach, He left an indelible mark on English and world football. His adventure with the gunners began in October of 1996 And it lasted almost 22 years, until May 2018. It was an incredible trip full of high and low, but mostly, of great football.

Arsene Wenger: One of the longest technicians in history

Arsène Wenger was nothing more and nothing less than 22 years as Arsenal manager a circumstance that can practically only occur in the Premier League. Born in 1949, the Frenchman came to the bench “Gunners” he 1 October 1996 being a forty and continued to give his doctrine being a sexagenarian. Since then 13 titles, a number of records and a total change in the football philosophy of the London team.

Wenger soon got a hole, in its second season, managed to win the Premier and the FA Cup with a historic double. Before the end of the 20th century, his Arsenal was going to win two more titles, la Community Shield de 1998 and that of 1999. The 21st century was going to start strong for Wenger with another double in the 2001/02, una Community, the FA Cup of 2003 and the Premier of 2003/04.

Arsenal of the Invincibles of Arsène Wenger

One of his most remembered achievements is the season 2003-2004, When Arsenal became “The invincibles”, ending the Premier League without losing a single game. That feat is still one of the most impressive in football history.

A title achieved with a record by the hand of players like Henry or Pires. A generation that would also gain the community of 2004 and the FA Cup of 2005. Wenger's career as Arsenal manager looked unstoppable when he suddenly went into a spin. And is that Wenger remained in his position despite the fact that the London club took almost 9 years to win a title again.

In between, the thorn of that Champions that escaped against Barcelona in the final of 2006 where the Barça club won by 2-1. Finally, 2014, it was going to be the year that Wenger was to win a coaching title again with the FA Cup and the Community. In addition to its three titles of the Premier League, Wenger led Arsenal to win seven FA cups, becoming the most successful coach in the history of this competition.

22 Years of pure football in London

He also supervised the transition from the club to Emirates Stadium, a move that would ensure the financial stability of the long -term arsenal. Although his last years in the club were more complicated, With some fans asking for a change, Wenger always maintained his dignity and passion for the game. His commitment and dedication to arsenal never faltered.

During those 22 years, Arsenal even changed stadium but not coach. Wenger and its history, They were linked to the English team. Of course in love with quality football, Wenger's commitment for two decades for young players was firm taking many players from the lower categories. Arsène Wenger is the best manager in the history of Arsenal, The most important technician they have ever had. Nothing more and nothing less than 22 years they endorse him.