Wolves part ways with manager O’Neil after loss against Ipswich
Wolves have confirmed the departure of manager O'Neil on Sunday following their 2-1 loss against Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
The 68-year-old will step down as Arsenal boss after the end of the season.
Outgoing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was in for a pleasant surprise in his final Premier League game in charge of the Gunners as every Huddersfield Town fan in the John Smith Stadium gave the Frenchman a standing ovation in the 22nd minute, to mark his 22 years in charge of the Gunners.
22′ #htafc 0-0 #afc: Every fan inside the @johnsmithstadia stands and applauds Arsène Wenger, who is managing his last game for @Arsenal this afternoon. (AT)
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— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) May 13, 2018
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Of course, the travelling Arsenal supporters joined in the respectful applause as well.
22′ #htafc 0-0 #afc: Every fan inside the @johnsmithstadia stands and applauds Arsène Wenger, who is managing his last game for @Arsenal this afternoon. (AT)
— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) May 13, 2018
There were plenty of tributes from the Gunners faithful before and after kick off as well:
❤ #MerciArsène pic.twitter.com/k0csYCjE5N
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 13, 2018
😊#MerciArsène pic.twitter.com/1ZfHzGMj6v
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 13, 2018
Gunners forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Wenger another reason to smile soon after as he broke the deadlock in the 38th minute.
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Leading 1-0 at half-time, the North Londoners are looking to secure their first away win of 2018 in the Premier League.
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Should the Gunners be able to hold on to their lead, it would be a fitting farewell to a manager who has transformed the Premier League in ways more than one.
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