Arsene Wenger faces crucial week to determine Arsenal future ahead of FA Cup

• Arsene Wenger could end Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought with a FA Cup Final victory against Hull

• Arsenal ended Premier League campaign with 2-0 win at relegated Norwich

• Neil Adams will find out on Tuesday if he will be Norwich's boss on a permanent role

• Aaron Ramsey and Carl Jenkinson's goals give Arsenal the win at Carrow Road

By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail

Published: 17:16 EDT, 11 May 2014 | Updated: 18:08 EDT, 11 May 2014

Arsene Wenger and Neil Adams will wake up this morning knowing they face a critical week.

The burden of Arsenal’s nine-year trophy drought will weigh heavily on Wenger’s shoulders as he prepares his team for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Hull.

Adams, meanwhile, will discover on Tuesday whether he will be handed the chance of trying to secure an instant return to the Barclays Premier League with Norwich after their relegation was confirmed by yesterday’s defeat.

Crucial period: Arsene Wenger knows he could end Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought with a FA Cup win

Adams wants the manager’s job on a full-time basis, but his team didn’t help his chances of landing the role permanently as their top-flight journey ended with a whimper.

‘I’ve made my intentions clear, I want to stay on, to carry on working with the first team,’ he said.

‘I will find out by the end of the week. We are off on Monday, but we are back in on Tuesday and we’ll talk about it then.

‘It is inevitable clubs will be looking at our best players and it will be difficult to keep them, while one or two will be looking to leave. We want to keep as many as we can because we want to have a proper crack at coming straight back up.’

Hired? Caretaker boss Neil Adams will find out on Tuesday if he will become Norwich's permanent boss

With Malky Mackay available to work again after dropping his legal case against Cardiff chief Vincent Tan and Tim Sherwood set to be on the market following his expected dismissal as Tottenham manager, Adams’ chances look slim.

For Wenger, whose existing deal expires next week, victory at Wembley on Saturday would be the ideal opportunity to announce he is staying on for an another two years.

Wenger made clear his intentions yesterday, strongly rejecting links with Monaco.

‘I wish Monaco well, but there is no interest there,’ said Wenger.

‘Today was a good basis to prepare for the cup final. The fact we got 79 points is proof we have made progress. Unfortunately it’s the first time a club will finish fourth with 79 points. Liverpool, Chelsea and us can be frustrated, the number of points made by the top teams is top quality.

‘Manchester City just got over the line without the brilliance they showed at the start of the season. They came from behind after having three games in hand.’

Top draw: Aaron Ramsey gave Arsenal the lead with a sensational volley at Norwich on Sunday

With Norwich’s relegation into the Championship virtually secured and Arsenal’s Champions League qualification sealed, there wasn’t much to invigorate the players ahead of kick-off — as illustrated by the subdued opening.

The home side had John Ruddy to thank for not going in at half-time well behind as the England goalkeeper made three brilliant stops to deny Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud. His save to thwart the Frenchman’s first effort was particularly eye-catching.

Aaron Ramsey, so often a bright spark this season, enlivened proceedings in the 53rd minute when he volleyed home from 14 yards to put Arsenal ahead.

Boyhood dream: Carl Jenkinson doubled Arsenal's lead in their 2-0 win at Carrow Road

Nine minutes later they doubled their lead through the unlikeliest of scorers, Carl Jenkinson slotting home Kieran Gibbs’ cut back to score his first goal for the club.

The right back, who grew up as a devoted Arsenal fan, celebrated like he had just scored the winner in Saturday’s cup final.

It was a fairytale moment, and there were more positives as Jack Wilshere made his return after eight weeks out with a foot injury, while Abou Diaby made his first appearance in 14 months following a serious knee problem.

Wenger will be hoping for more good times on Saturday.