Next Arsenal manager: Arsene Wenger gives this piece of advice to successor

ARSENE WENGER has told his successor at Arsenal to respect the work he has done for the club when they take over.

Arsene Wenger says goodbye to Arsenal fans at the Emirates

Wenger will manage Arsenal for the final time on Sunday against Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.

It will conclude a 22-year spell at Arsenal where he won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup trophies.

The shortlist of managers to replace Wenger has been reportedly cut to just five names - Massimiliano Allegri, Joachim Low, Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira.

And the club are hopeful of announcing the new man before the World Cup begins.

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Arsene Wenger in his final Arsenal press conference

I would just say, give your best, respect the values of the club

Arsene Wenger

In his final pre-match press conference, Wenger was asked if he had any advice for his replacement.

“I would just say, give your best, respect the values of the club,” he said.

“Respect what has been built here and respect what people care about too.

“The club is respected around the world.

“It is a chance for players to see something different.

“I think people have respected my honesty, my commitment and my values. I’d like that for my successor too.”

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