Arsène Wenger: Invincible

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Mostly uses footage from old season reviews with new interviews, no controversy moments really just a standard, this is how it was to what Wenger is doing now.

95 minutes is obviously not enough to cover a 22-year reign so the film focuses on the Invincibles season interspersed with Wenger's early life and coaching career, arrival in London and departure. So there's no mention of the 2005 Champions League Final, the 2007/08 Eduardo leg-break and title heartbreak, and much more. Notable are: The old footage (including some behind the scenes stuff I'd not seen before) and stories of Wenger's arrival and early years at Arsenal, including a shamefully xenophobic and nasty welcome from some of the British public and media. Legends like Vieira, Henry, Pires and Wenger himself rewatching and reliving the big moments from the Doubles, Invincibles and Battle Royale with Man Utd. As an Arsenal these were spine-tingling but most neutral fans will enjoy some of these classic moments. Respect to Alex Ferguson for being very generous with his praise of Wenger; the rivalry was bitter back in the day, but there is now mutual respect. Balanced - I expected it to be more one-sided but Dixon, Keown, Wright and others weren't afraid to point out Wenger's failings in the Stage Two and Three eras. Loyalty - the respect from players like Vieira, Henry and Petit is clear to see. Wenger - the first time I've seen him suggest he stayed too long and (maybe with the benefit of more time passing his departure) he shows more introspection, warmth and humour than in last year's bland autobiography. Sadness at the way it ended, and some of the abuse he received. Key quote - "We left our soul at Highbury".