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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals the move to the Emirates Stadium in 2006 'started the most difficult period of my life'

Arsene Wenger has described the years following the move to the Emirates Stadium as the 'most difficult period of my life'.

Arsenal left their former ground Highbury to move in to the newly-built Emirates for the start of the 2006-07 season.

But costs associated with building the Emirates meant the Gunners operated under serious financial constraints and they were without a major trophy in their new home until the 2014 FA Cup.

Arsene Wenger oversaw Arsenal's move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006
Arsene Wenger oversaw Arsenal's move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006

And speaking in an interview with BT Sport ahead of the Emirates FA Cup final, Wenger reflected on a testing time as Arsenal boss.