The 2017–18 season marked the final chapter of Arsène Wenger's 22-year Arsenal tenure.
In short: Arsenal's 2017–18 campaign was a turbulent transition, defined by the end of an era and a struggle for consistency. While the club secured a Community Shield victory, they faced significant challenges, including a historic FA Cup exit and a failure to qualify for the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
The 2017–18 season was a landmark period for Arsenal, representing the club's 92nd consecutive year in England's top flight. It was the final season for manager Arsène Wenger, who announced his departure on 20 April 2018 after a 22-year association with the club. This transition was marked by significant squad changes, including the high-profile arrivals of Alexandre Lacazette for a then-record £46.5 million and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for £56.0 million in January.
On the pitch, the team struggled to maintain momentum. Arsenal finished 6th in the Premier League, recording 13 defeats—the highest number since the 1994–95 season. Their away form was particularly poor; until the final day, they were the only team in England's top four divisions without an away point in the 2018 calendar year. Furthermore, the club suffered a shock 4–2 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round, their earliest exit from the competition since 1996.
Despite these domestic difficulties, Arsenal remained competitive in cup competitions. They reached the League Cup final, losing 3–0 to Manchester City, and advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. Their European journey ended with a 2–1 aggregate defeat to Atlético Madrid, denying them a first European trophy since 1994. The season also saw the club navigate a complex transfer market, with 22 players departing, including long-serving figures like Theo Walcott and Alexis Sánchez, the latter of whom was involved in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
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