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Questions about Arsène Wenger

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Arsène Wenger born?

Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger was born on the 22nd of October 1949 in Strasbourg. He was the youngest of three children and lived in Duttlenheim during the 1950s.

What achievements did Arsène Wenger accomplish at Monaco?

Arsène Wenger won the French league title and Coupe de France in 1991 with George Weah scoring goals. The club also claimed the Super Cup by beating Yokohama Marinos 2, 0 later that year.

How did Arsène Wenger change Arsenal's culture after becoming manager on the 1st of October 1996?

Arsène Wenger changed drinking culture by banning casual alcohol consumption among players and replaced red meat with pasta as the pre-match dish. He encouraged coffee shop habits instead of pub visits and fined players for unauthorized pub trips during training camps.

Why did Arsène Wenger leave Arsenal to join Japan in December 1994?

Arsène Wenger accepted a role in Japan after being dismissed from Monaco in September 1994 due to poor results. Nagoya Grampus Eight offered him ¥75m annually over two years starting December 1994.

Which tactical formations did Arsène Wenger use between 2001 and 2018?

Arsène Wenger employed a 4, 4, 2 formation at Monaco while trialing 4, 3, 3 systems inspired by Rinus Michels. Later seasons saw him use 4, 1, 4, 1 or 4, 2, 3, 1 structures depending on player availability.