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Arsene Wenger to sit with CHELSEA fans at Stamford Bridge with Arsenal security staff seated around him

Frenchman is still serving his punishment after angrily shoving referee Jon Moss at the Emirates

Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal for good when he retires as manager, according to Gunners legend Ray Parlour

ARSENE WENGER will watch Arsenal's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge amongst Chelsea fans on Saturday.

Wenger is currently serving a four-match ban after shoving fourth official Anthony Taylor during their 2-1 win over Burnley after being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss.

 Arsene Wenger is serving a four-game touchline ban
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Arsene Wenger is serving a four-game touchline banCredit: Getty Images

The Frenchman tried watching the remainder of the match from the tunnel at the Emirates as he argued with Taylor - before Alexis Sanchez scored the winner with a 98th-minute winning penalty.


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This is the third match Wenger will have to watch on away from the dugout but this time he will be sat with Blues supporters rather than the directors' box.

Wenger will be surrounded with security in the middle of the East Stand because it the same side as the tunnel - meaning he has easy access to the dressing room.

 Wenger allegedly called referee Jon Moss a "cheat" during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Burnley
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Wenger allegedly called referee Jon Moss a "cheat" during Arsenal's 2-1 win over BurnleyCredit: Getty Images
 Wenger pushed fourth official Anthony Taylor during the win over Burnley
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Wenger pushed fourth official Anthony Taylor during the win over BurnleyCredit: Getty Images

The 67-year-old is allowed to give his side team talks before kick off and at half time as well as having to fulfil his media duties.

Arsenal and Chelsea have come to an agreement for him to sit on the terraces and are now arranging for stewards to escort him to his seat.

The security guards tasked with protecting Wenger are from Arsenal and will act as a barrier at the Bridge.

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