In 2018, the departure of Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger was viewed as a bittersweet event. He was Arsenal's manager for 22 years, making him the longest-serving manager still in the English Premier League. However, a section of Arsenal fans was unhappy that the club had not won the league title since 2003/04. For the first time in more than four years, Wenger went back to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium to watch the team play. The Frenchman, 73, was invited by Arsenal and watched from the director's box as the Premier League leaders rallied to beat West Ham United 3-1.