18 Reasons why Arsene Wenger will always be loved by Arsenal fans

Arsene Wenger manages his 1000th game for Arsenal tomorrow at Stamford Bridge; the Frenchman is adored by Gooners and football fans in general around the world.

With the relentless managerial force entering his 18th year in charge of the North London club, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight 18 reasons why he is worshipped by football purists across the globe.

1. He loves Pat Rice

2. He’s a proper romantic, deep down.

I mean just look at the goals his Arsenal side have scored over the years.

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3. He had an incredible knack at picking out wonderkids and bargains that nobody else in the league seems to possess.

4. He’s got a tumblr dedicated to the fact he resembles a bald eagle

5. He knows just how good Ryan Giggs is

“If I’m 20 per cent above the normal level at a young age and I drop 10 per cent, I’m still 10 per cent above everybody else. That’s what happened to Ryan Giggs,” the manager told Arsenal Player.

6. He has go-go-gadget legs

7. Kolo Toure fouled him two-footed during his trial and he still signed him

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8. He loves a go on the water slides

9. He is adored by everyone’s second favourite manager, Jurgen Klopp

Klopp adores Wenger. “He is really something. I love him. He is Sir. Sir Arsène Wenger for me,” he says, miming a meeting where he greets Wenger with a handshake and a bow.

10. Sir Alex Ferguson, of all people, led the tributes to his achievement today.

11. Gary Neville also has mad respect.

Gary Neville on Arsenal by jkfooty

12. He was crowned a public language champion for his ongoing commitment to languages

And not just for show, Wenger is fluent in English, French and German and learned Japanese while coaching Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan.

13. He got sent to the stands at Old Trafford and actually went to the stands

And then, er, elevated to heaven.

14. This is his photo on BTSport

15. He can’t zip up a coat

16. His record against Spurs in all competitions reads: P43 W21 D16 L6

17. He inspires fans to make this

18. Finally, this infographic contains all the obvious reasons that people might forget.