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Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger admits he may never revisit Old Trafford – but he cherishes 2002 title win there

United fans gave Gunners icon a warm welcome and he was presented with a vase by Sir Alex Ferguson

Arsene Wenger was clearly in the know who hadn't done their job right at the death

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ARSENE WENGER suffered more pain at Old Trafford as Arsenal boss — and then admitted he may NEVER be back.

Marouane Fellaini headed Manchester United’s winner deep into ‘Fergie Time’ to snatch a 2-1 win.

Marouane Fellaini scored an injury time winner as Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-1
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Marouane Fellaini scored an injury time winner as Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-1Credit: REUTERS

Wenger leaves the Gunners at the end of the season after 22 years.

And asked if he will face old rival Jose Mourinho again, the Frenchman, 68, said: “I am in unknown territory.

“He will be at Manchester United next year certainly and I don’t know where I will be.

“Will I take a break? I have worked at a top level for 35 years without any interruption and I think I am the only one who has done that.”

Sir Alex Ferguson handed Arsene Wenger a gift ahead of  the game
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Sir Alex Ferguson handed Arsene Wenger a gift ahead of  the gameCredit: Getty
Paul Pogba fired Manchester United into a first half lead when left all alone in the box
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Paul Pogba fired Manchester United into a first half lead when left all alone in the boxCredit: REUTERS
Arsene Wenger was clearly in the know who hadn't done their job right at the death
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Arsene Wenger was clearly in the know who hadn't done their job right at the deathCredit: PA:Press Association

United fans gave Wenger a warm welcome and he was presented with a silver vase by Sir Alex Ferguson before kick-off.

The Arsenal chief said he would not forget the night he won the title at United in 2002.

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Arsene Wenger was unlucky to lose against his old enemy
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Arsene Wenger was unlucky to lose against his old enemyCredit: REUTERS
Arseen Wenger picks up a vase and warm words from old rivals Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson
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Arseen Wenger picks up a vase and warm words from old rivals Jose Mourinho and Alex FergusonCredit: Getty - Contributor
Arsene Wenger gets warm reception from Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Manchester United vs Arsenal clash

But he admitted: “Unfortunately in my job, you remember much better the defeats — and I have some painful memories.”

Wenger made eight changes ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Atletico Madrid, fielding his youngest side in this fixture since August 2011 at an average of 24 years and 67 days.

He added: “We had a very young team and the players are destroyed because they gave everything and were caught in the final minute.

“There were many question marks if we would be strong enough to fight but the quality was good, the spirit was good, many players stood up. It was a negative result and a positive performance.

“My successor will watch this game and hopefully he will come to a positive conclusion because I think they are the future of Arsenal Football Club.”

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For his opposite number Jose Mourinho, the day couldn't have ended any betterCredit: REUTERS

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Mourinho said: “I’m happy the class my club showed and I am happy I told the club that Sir Alex should present the award because Sir Alex was his real rival.
“My story with Mr Wenger at United is just a couple of years and I hope I play against him again.
“Who knows, we may still have a big match waiting for us.”
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Marouane Fellaini celebrates his stoppage-time winner to tarnish what could be the last trip to Old Trafford as a manager for Arsene WengerCredit: PA:Press Association

Fellaini is now close to signing a new deal at United.

The Belgian, 30, looked set to leave as a free agent this summer but Mourinho said: “A player that grabs the crest after scoring is telling clearly that he wants to stay.

“I want him to stay, the club wants him to stay. I think he will stay, it is nearly there.”

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