Arsenal boss Wenger has special message after words of support

Arsene Wenger has thanked “everyone” for their words of support after announcing he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

The Gunners won their first match since he revealed his future on Friday with a 4-1 victory over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium.

“I was focused on winning the game,” Wenger told BBC Sport after their win. “We just tried to be professional and do our job even when the circumstances are different. It was a good team spirit and good preparation for Thursday.

“I think we constructed patiently. We didn’t make big mistakes. First of all before winning a trophy, you need to get through the semi-finals. This is a good way to prepare – scoring goals against a strong West Ham team who have done well recently.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been very nice and kind and praised me more than I deserved it. I would like to say thank you everyone. It’s been a great period for me and I’m thankful for that.”