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Arsene Wenger has faced 11 Chelsea managers in 54 clashes over the years: how has the Arsenal boss fared vs Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri and Co?

Arsene Wenger this weekend celebrates his 20th anniversary as Arsenal manager. Over the course of 1,127 matches, he has revolutionised the English game and provided more than his fair share of drama.

Over the duration of his time at Highbury and the Emirates, Wenger has come up against Chelsea 54 times, be it in the Premier League, domestic cups or on the European stage.

He was once labelled by Jose Mourinho as a 'specialist in failure', but how has Wenger really got on against the Blues over the years?

Arsene Wenger speaks to the press on Friday ahead of his 20th anniversary as Arsenal boss
Arsene Wenger speaks to the press on Friday ahead of his 20th anniversary as Arsenal boss
Wenger has a long and varied history against Chelsea, who he faces again this weekend
Wenger has a long and varied history against Chelsea, who he faces again this weekend

When Wenger was unveiled as the new Arsenal boss in September 1996, the general consensus was one of confusion.