End of an era: Arsene Wenger to end 22-year Arsenal stay at end of season

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will leave the soccer club he joined in 1996 at the end of this season.

“After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down,” the 68-year-old said in a statement.

Frenchman Wenger faced repeated calls to stand down from fan groups over a perceived failure to challenge for the English Premier League title. The club last won the competition in 2004, as the only team in the competition’s history to survive an entire season without losing a game. Arsenal won England’s FA Cup seven times under