In the life of Arsène Wenger and his connection with Arsenal football club, there have been times of pure ecstasy and utter sadness. Today is the latter. It’s the end of a 22-year journey that started in 1996, with many asking: "Arsene who?"
When this unknown French manager - who coached the likes of Glen Hoddle and George Weah - arrived from Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight, the appointment caused a reaction of bemusement.
In the first decade of his career as manager of the Gunners, Le Professeur proved each one of his doubters wrong.