Arsenal FC turned on the style, on Sunday to thrash Burnley 5-0 in Arsene Wenger’s final home game as manager.
The
68-year-old, who has won 10 major trophies during a near 22-year reign,
oversaw a dominant, free-flowing display in his 1,233rd game, with
slick first-half goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre
Lacazette.
Another after the break
was started and finished explosively by Alex Iwobi, one of 83 academy
graduates to come through the ranks under Wenger, after Sead Kolasinac
had scored with a powerful low drive. Aubameyang got his second from
close range to complete the rout.
Wenger was given a guard of
honour by both teams before kick-off and urged supporters, some of whom
have long called for his exit, to “no matter what, keep the faith” in
quotes tweeted by the club.
Fans of both sides frequently
chanted “There’s only one Arsene Wenger”, and Arsenal’s supporters also
sang the name of former midfielder Patrick Vieira, who has been among
the names tipped to take over at the Emirates next season.