Arsene Wenger has admitted to feeling "sad" rather than relieved as his Arsenal tenure came to an end after 22 years at the helm.
The Frenchman, who has managed the Gunners since 1996, oversaw his final game in charge of the club in Sunday's 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town.
Speaking to BBC Sport at full time, Wenger expressed his delight at ending his reign on a winning note and was also pleased for the opposition, who will enjoy a second season in the Premier League next term.
"Of course it is very emotional after 1,235 games for the same club," said Wenger. "To enjoy it we had to win it, winning football games is what makes me happy and the boys did it. It was a good day for everyone with Huddersfield staying up too.
"Do I feel relief? Not really, I'm sad. At some stage it has to end, I wish everyone well, the fans have been great until the end and I wish the club well for the future.
"It will be hard to adjust of course but I will have to deal with that. I want to wish this group of players well and the staff coming in, I will remain an Arsenal fan above everything else."
The result sees Arsenal end the 2017-18 Premier League season in sixth place.
Giuseppe Labellarte
