Mikel Arteta believes Arsene Wenger chose the “right moment” to return to Arsenal and that his players put on a show worthy of the occasion in Monday’s 3-1 win over West Ham United.
The Gunners recovered from a goal down as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah all struck in the second half to secure a win which extends their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
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Wenger managed Arsenal for almost 22 years before departing in 2018, later becoming FIFA’s head of global football development.
Although the 72-year-old divided the Gunners’ fanbase over his latter-day management of the club, Wenger was serenaded as he sat in the directors’ box near owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh.
