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ARSENE WENGER left Old Trafford with Arsenal as a loser for the final time.

He had received a warm welcome and a present from Sir Alex Ferguson but it ended with taunts as Manchester United fans chanted ‘Arsene Wenger we want you to stay’.

Just as Arsenal seemed set for a point, Marouane Fellaini decided to win the game for United
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Marouane Fellaini scored an injury time winner as Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-1Credit: REUTERS
The lanky Belgian wheels away after coming off the bench to bag his side the three points
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The lanky Belgian ruined Arsene Wenger's final game at Old Trafford as Gunners bossCredit: PA:Press Association

They had just witnessed Marouane Fellaini score a dramatic injury-time winner to keep Manchester United on course for runners-up spot.

He met Ashley Young’s cross to send home a header and end the resistance of second string Gunners side.

It had seemed that former United player Henrikh Mkhitaryan had nicked the Gunners a point.

Mkhitaryan left here as part of the deal to bring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford.

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Sir Alex Ferguson handed Arsene Wenger a gift ahead of Man United vs Arsenal
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Sir Alex Ferguson handed Arsene Wenger a gift ahead of  the gameCredit: Getty
Paul Pogba fired Manchester United into a first half lead when left all alone in the box
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Paul Pogba fired Manchester United into a first half lead when left all alone in the boxCredit: REUTERS
The French midfielder could hardly believe his luck as he notched United into an early lead
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The French midfielder could hardly believe his luck as he notched United into an early leadCredit: AFP
The French midfielder has had his critics of late - but today was taking the adulation of the crowd
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Paul Pogba has had his critics of late - but today was taking the adulation of the crowdCredit: AP:Associated Press
Manchester United fans chant ‘Arsene Wenger, we want you to stay’ during Premier League clash with Arsenal

There was few tears shed at that as he had struggled to make his mark under Jose Mourinho.

He certainly didn't for Wenger today in a team with eight changes.

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The Gunners only hope of bequeathing Champions League football to Wenger’s successor now rests with the Europa League.

The second leg of their semi-final against Atletico Madrid comes next Thursday with the tie poised at 1-1 after the first leg at The Emirates.

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Man United offered their former player Henrikh Mkhitaryan far too much space and he fired Arsenal level
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Man United offered their former player Henrikh Mkhitaryan far too much space and he fired Arsenal levelCredit: PA:Empics Sport
It was a somewhat muted celebration from Henrikh Mkhitaryan
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It was a somewhat muted celebration from Henrikh MkhitaryanCredit: REUTERS
Arsene Wenger gets warm reception from Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Manchester United vs Arsenal clash

So Wenger was not taking any risks with his main men in this game.

To be fair it is what  Mourinho was reduced to last season as he too sacrificed league points for the Europa League which United went on to win.

It looked like United would coast to victory when they took the lead on 16 minutes.

Romelu Lukaku supplied the cross and former Gunner Sanchez headed goalwards only for Calum Chambers to deflect it onto the post with an outstretched leg.

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Romelu Lukaku fell to the turf clutching his ankle with less than five minutes played in the second half
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Romelu Lukaku fell to the turf clutching his ankle with less than five minutes played in the second halfCredit: REUTERS
It was clear Romelu Lukaku would not be able to continue in the game against Arsenal
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It was clear Romelu Lukaku would not be able to continue in the game against ArsenalCredit: Getty

Pogba was first onto the rebound volleying home before racing off to the corner flag to celebrate cupping his ear to the crowd before being joined by his teammates.

But Arsenal came out fighting in the second half and were level on 51 minutes.

This wasn't before United were dealt a huge blow when their top-scorer Lukaku hobbled off injured with less than five minutes played in the second half.

Granit Xhaka intercepted a loose Antonio Valencia pass and released Mkhitaryan who made his way to the edge of the box before firing into the bottom corner.

Arsene Wenger was clearly in the know who hadn't done their job right at the death
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Arsene Wenger was clearly in the know who hadn't done their job right at the deathCredit: PA:Press Association
For his opposite number Jose Mourinho, the day couldn't have ended any better
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For his opposite number Jose Mourinho, the day couldn't have ended any betterCredit: REUTERS
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He raised his hands as if in apology to the United fans.

The Arsenal fans weren’t toning down their celebrations.

But they were denied by Fellaini as Wenger disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel head bowed in frustration.

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