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20 pictures of Arsene Wenger’s 20 years at Arsenal

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The Frenchman is celebrating 20 years in charge of Arsenal.

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Today is a landmark day for Arsenal as manager Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years in charge of the Gunners.

That is the second longest reign in the history of the Premier League, bettered only by Sir Alex Ferguson’s time in charge of Manchester United.

After joining from Grampus Eight in 1996 he has gone on to amass 1127 games and 15 trophies.

Those include three Premier League titles, the last coming in 2003/04, six FA Cups and six FA Community Shields.

He has also been named Premier League manager of the year on three separate occasions, one for each year he won the league, as well as picking up the LMA Manager of the Year twice.

Arguably his greatest year came when he built his Invincibles side, recognised as one of the best Premier League teams ever. They went 49 games unbeaten as they won the title in 2004.

In his time he has made 116 signings to varying degrees of success. While there have been the likes of Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, there have also been the likes of Francis Jeffers and Pascal Cygan.

He has also brought about major change at the club off the pitch, overseeing seeing the move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006.

Here we take a look at his 20-year reign in pictures.

Arsene Wenger oversees a debut win as Arsenal manager in a 2-0 defeat of Blackburn RoversArsene Wenger oversees a debut win as Arsenal manager in a 2-0 defeat of Blackburn Rovers

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League and FA Cup in his first full season in chargeArsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League and FA Cup in his first full season in charge

Arsene Wenger shows his displeasure during a 1-0 loss away to Leeds United in the Premier LeagueArsene Wenger shows his displeasure during a 1-0 loss away to Leeds United in the Premier League

New Signing Thierry Henry holds his Number 14 shirt with Arsene Wenger - Arsenal ManagerNew signing Thierry Henry holds his Number 14 shirt with Arsene Wenger – Arsenal Manager

Arsene Wenger watches on as Liverpool celebrate winning the 2001 FA Cup FinalArsene Wenger watches on as Liverpool celebrate winning the 2001 FA Cup Final

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League and the FA Cup with captain Tony AdamsArsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League and the FA Cup with captain Tony Adams

Arsene Wenger lines up with David Seaman and Thierry Henry before the 2003 FA Cup final with Southampton. They won the game 1-0Arsene Wenger lines up with David Seaman and Thierry Henry before the 2003 FA Cup final with Southampton. They won the game 1-0

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League title with Patrick Vieira at the end of their famous Invincibles seasonArsene Wenger celebrates winning the Premier League title with Patrick Vieira at the end of their famous Invincibles season

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2005 FA Cup after beating Manchester UnitedArsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2005 FA Cup after beating Manchester United

Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry look dejected after losing the 2006 Champions League finalArsene Wenger and Thierry Henry look dejected after losing the 2006 Champions League final

Arsenal's Manager Arsene Wenger dejected as his side is beaten 1-0 by West Ham United in the Premier LeagueArsenal’s Manager Arsene Wenger dejected as his side is beaten 1-0 by West Ham United in the Premier League

Arsene Wenger reacts during a 1-1 draw with LiverpoolArsene Wenger reacts during a 1-1 draw with Liverpool

Picture Supplied by Action Images *** Local Caption *** 2009-04-18T184844Z_01_TOB511_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-CUP.jpgArsene Wenger reacts during the 2-1 FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea

Arsene Wenger reacts during Arsenal's 2-1 loss to Blackburn RoversArsene Wenger reacts during Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers

Arsene Wenger watches from the stands as his side are beaten 8-2 by Manchester UnitedArsene Wenger watches from the stands as his side are beaten 8-2 by Manchester United

Arsene Wenger reacts during his side's 1-0 win over Newcastle UnitedArsene Wenger reacts during his side’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2014 FA Cup finalArsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2014 FA Cup final

Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2015 FA Cup finalArsene Wenger celebrates winning the 2015 FA Cup final

Arsenal manager Arsene WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger