1.   Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger replaced the unhappy Wright, who had injured a knee the previous day, with reserve keeper Stuart Taylor at halftime.

2.   Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger believes the Nigerian star will link up well with his two Dutch forwards, Dennis Bergkamp and Marc Overmars.

3.   Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said the league winner would have to earn more points than he had anticipated before the season.

4.   Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger also attended the gala festivities.