Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sets Premier League record with his 811th game in charge

ARSENE WENGER goes into the New Year with a new record after managing his 811th Premier League game with Arsenal.

The Frencham equalled Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's record with the 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday.

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But by sitting in the dugout at the Hawthorns for the Gunners clash with West Brom, Wenger has now set a new benchmark.

Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996 and has won three Premier League titles and a record seven FA Cups in his time with the club.

In 810 matches in charge, Wenger has won 468 wins, 197 draws and 145 losses.

But Wenger will have a while to go to match Ferguson's record for top flight matches managed in England.

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The Scotsman managed 223 First Divsion matches before the Premier League came about in 1992, which gives him a total of 1,033 matches in charge.

Wenger signed a new two-year deal at the Emirates in the summer but it is unclear if he will see out his entire deal.

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