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Arsene Wenger ends Arsenal career with first Premier League away win of 2018
ARSENE WENGER has ended his Arsenal career on a high with a 1-0 win over Huddersfield.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger applauds the fans during the match
Before the match, Huddersfield coach David Wagner presented Wenger with a special gift and prior to kick off, he was given a guard of honour by players from both teams.
Then in the 22nd minute, the whole ground stood to give Wenger a standing ovation.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the only goal of the match with a tap-in from an Aaron Ramsey ball across the box in the 38th minute.
Huddersfield midfielder Aaron Mooy almost spoiled Wenger’s farewell but his shot crashed off the crossbar late on.
Of course it is very emotional after 1,235 games for the same club
Wenger said: "Of course it is very emotional after 1,235 games for the same club.
"To enjoy it we had to win it, winning football games is what makes me happy and the boys did it. It was a good day for everyone with Huddersfield staying up too.
"Do I feel relief? Not really, I'm sad. At some stage it has to end, I wish everyone well, the fans have been great until the end and I wish the club well for the future."
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their first goal
After seven away defeats in a row, Arsenal became the last professional team in England to win a point away from home.
Arsenal finish the season in sixth, 37 points behind champions Man City.
Huddersfield end their debut Premier League campaign in 16th.