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Arsene Wenger ended his penultimate game as Arsenal manager blaming the referee for his side’s defeat to Leicester City.

Wenger, who leaves the club after 22 years this summer, disagreed with the decision to send off Konstantinos Mavropanos and accused Demarai Gray of diving to win Leicester’s second-half penalty.

Kelechi Iheanacho put Leicester ahead moments before Mavropanos was sent off for bringing down the City striker.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelled in the second half but Vardy restored City’s lead from the penalty spot, before Riyad Mahrez wrapped up the 3-1 win.

It is the first time City have beaten Wenger and their first victory over Arsenal in the Premier League since 1994.

“Overall, I am very said,” said Wenger. “Decisions went against us. In the end we are upset we lost a game we should not have lost. That is a fact.

“I disagree with the red card. He was not the last man. It is a creative, imaginative aspect from the referee (for the penalty). We watched it again, it is a nice dive. He plays the ball.

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“They played 11 against 10 for 75 mins. They played well but, and I don’t know if you have played football before, but when you have to attack 10 v 11 and lose the ball, the opponent has space and try to counter-attack.”

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The Leicester fans showed their appreciation to Wenger in the latter stages of the game, by giving the outgoing Arsenal boss a standing ovation and singing “There’s only one Arsene Wenger”.

Wenger’s Premier League record against Leicester now reads played 21, won 14, drawn six... lost one.

“I am grateful for the reaction of the crowd and overall I am frustrated that we lost,” added Wenger.

“Leicester is a fantastic football club. Ever since I arrived, I played them when Guppy and Izzet and all these guys were here. They always do good work. Nice reception from the fans too.”