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Arsenal honour 'wonderful' manager Arsene Wenger with a crystal vase for his 20th anniversary as reporters receive pens to mark the occasion

It was gifts galore at London Colney as Arsene Wenger celebrated two decades in charge of Arsenal.

The Frenchman quipped to journalists assembled at his weekly press conference, ‘Write nice things about the club,’ as he handed out silver pens to the assembled reporters.

The Gunners boss, who officially took charge on October 1 1996, was presented by club Chairman Sir Chips Keswick with a crystal vase to commemorate his impressive landmark.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (left) with club chairman Sir Chips Keswick
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (left) with club chairman Sir Chips Keswick
The Frenchman was presented with this crystal vase by the club to celebrate his landmark
The Frenchman was presented with this crystal vase by the club to celebrate his landmark

The Frenchman was presented with this crystal vase by the club to celebrate his landmark

Wenger was in high spirits talking to the media on Friday reflecting on 20 years in charge
Wenger was in high spirits talking to the media on Friday reflecting on 20 years in charge

'This is a very small thank you for 20 years of wonderful association to Arsenal football club and it is a present from the board and everyone on and off the pitch,' Sir Chips Keswick told the Frenchman.