Wenger is keen to treat the match against Burnley as a normal game

Arsène Wenger’s desire to avoid a fuss at his final home game in charge of Arsenal on Sunday is such that he has declined entreaties from the club to provide them with a guestlist.

The Arsenal manager wants to treat Burnley’s visit to the Emirates Stadium as a normal game despite its personal significance after 22 years at the club and is eager to avoid being the centre of attention.

Arsenal are sensitive to Wenger’s feelings, but want to pay tribute to their long-serving manager so have reached a compromise whereby all the commemorative events will take place after the game.

The club are planning a post-match presentation for Wenger, who will also be asked to go on a lap of honour, while all fans