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Arsene Wenger’s Top 10 Arsenal moments

By Jocelyn Taub

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger holds the Premier League trophy at Islington Town Hall on May 19, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger holds the Premier League trophy at Islington Town Hall on May 19, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /
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Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League every season he has been in charge

LONDON – NOVEMBER 21: Team Arsenal pose for a picture before the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Arsenal and Hamburg SV at The Emirates Stadium on November 21, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON – NOVEMBER 21: Team Arsenal pose for a picture before the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Arsenal and Hamburg SV at The Emirates Stadium on November 21, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Since Arsene Wenger arrived at Arsenal in September 1996, the Gunners have finished in the top four every season. They are the only club do have done so in that time period.

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Arsenal have been mocked by the media and rival fans for looking at fourth place as a “trophy”. Of course the club’s goal each year is to win the Premier League crown. However, if that cannot be accomplished it is still important to finish within the top four and guarantee Champions League qualification.

There are those that will say what’s the point as Arsenal haven’t won the Champions League. That is a rather negative way of looking at a positive. Qualifying for the tournament for 20 straight years is no easy feat. Not even Manchester United has been able to do this.

If Wenger failed to qualify he would be vilified. He is almost a victim of his own success. He has raised expectations to such a level that he is often mocked for his accomplishments.

When Wenger was first hired by Arsenal, many said Arsene who? They all know who he is now after 20 consistent seasons of top-level play.

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