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#5 A fitting farewell - and not just for Wenger

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker played his final home game

Despite the sombre mood surrounding the club following their failure to qualify for the Champions League in successive seasons, the atmosphere was still one of a celebration of a club servant who had dedicated 22 years of his life to the club.

It wasn't just Wenger's last home game for Arsenal. Club captain Per Mertesacker will also be retiring at the end of the season. The big German defender was allowed to come on as a substitute late in the second half to soak in the applause of the adoring crowd at the Emirates.

Meanwhile kit man Vit Akers - who joined the club back in 1987 and founded the Arsenal Ladies team - was also honoured before his departure from the club.

It's not just the boss and @mertesacker's final home game - it's also Vic Akers'Thank you for more than 3️⃣0️⃣ years of service, Vic 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ye0bRDrD93

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 6, 2018

All in all, the win - playing sublime Wengerball no less - was a fitting tribute to Wenger and the legacy he will leave behind.