• Arsene Wenger (Arsenal): A trip to Huddersfield will mark the 828th - and final - game of the Premier League's longest-serving manager. After 22 years and three title successes with Arsenal, the Frenchman will finally depart. Gunners fans bid an emotional farewell to the 68-year-old manager last weekend during his last game in north London. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
    Arsene Wenger (Arsenal): A trip to Huddersfield will mark the 828th - and final - game of the Premier League's longest-serving manager. After 22 years and three title successes with Arsenal, the Frenchman will finally depart. Gunners fans bid an emotional farewell to the 68-year-old manager last weekend during his last game in north London. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
  • Yaya Toure (Manchester City): Toure may be leaving City after eight successful years but he has no intention of retiring and hopes to continue playing in England's top flight. He captained Pep Guardiola's team on his final Etihad Stadium appearance on Wednesday before a heartfelt send-off from supporters. The 34-year-old Ivorian has registered 78 goals in 314 Premier League games, winning three titles. Nigel Roddis / EPA
    Yaya Toure (Manchester City): Toure may be leaving City after eight successful years but he has no intention of retiring and hopes to continue playing in England's top flight. He captained Pep Guardiola's team on his final Etihad Stadium appearance on Wednesday before a heartfelt send-off from supporters. The 34-year-old Ivorian has registered 78 goals in 314 Premier League games, winning three titles. Nigel Roddis / EPA
  • Michael Carrick (Manchester United): Winner of five Premier League medals and the Uefa Champions League, the 36-year-old midfielder will retire from football at the end of the campaign. The former West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur man has spent 18 seasons playing in the top flight and is set to make his 481st Premier League appearance when United host Watford on Sunday at Old Trafford. Oli Scarff / AFP
    Michael Carrick (Manchester United): Winner of five Premier League medals and the Uefa Champions League, the 36-year-old midfielder will retire from football at the end of the campaign. The former West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur man has spent 18 seasons playing in the top flight and is set to make his 481st Premier League appearance when United host Watford on Sunday at Old Trafford. Oli Scarff / AFP
  • Carlos Carvalhal (Swansea City): Carvalhal was initially a breath of fresh air when he was appointed by the rock bottom Swans in late December. However, an eight-game winless run has left the club on the brink of relegation with their only hope of survival an improbable goal difference swing. The departure of the affable Portuguese, whose contract is set to expire, was announced on Thursday and it appears unlikely he will be back in the Premier League anytime soon. Peter Cziborra / Reuters
    Carlos Carvalhal (Swansea City): Carvalhal was initially a breath of fresh air when he was appointed by the rock bottom Swans in late December. However, an eight-game winless run has left the club on the brink of relegation with their only hope of survival an improbable goal difference swing. The departure of the affable Portuguese, whose contract is set to expire, was announced on Thursday and it appears unlikely he will be back in the Premier League anytime soon. Peter Cziborra / Reuters
  • Per Mertesacker (Arsenal): Wenger's Emirates Stadium send-off was almost trumped by World Cup winner Mertesacker. Introduced as a second-half substitute against Burnley on Sunday, the 33-year-old former Germany international was given a rapturous reception. After seven seasons with the Gunners, he is set to become head of the club's academy. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
    Per Mertesacker (Arsenal): Wenger's Emirates Stadium send-off was almost trumped by World Cup winner Mertesacker. Introduced as a second-half substitute against Burnley on Sunday, the 33-year-old former Germany international was given a rapturous reception. After seven seasons with the Gunners, he is set to become head of the club's academy. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
  • John Motson (Broadcaster): Veteran commentator 'Motty' has been described as the voice of football due to a broadcasting career spanning more than 50 years. He became a Match of the Day regular in the early 1970s and his sounds have become synonymous with the Premier League since its inception in 1992. He will finally put down his BBC microphone after reporting on Sunday's clash between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion. Oli Scarff / AFP
    John Motson (Broadcaster): Veteran commentator 'Motty' has been described as the voice of football due to a broadcasting career spanning more than 50 years. He became a Match of the Day regular in the early 1970s and his sounds have become synonymous with the Premier League since its inception in 1992. He will finally put down his BBC microphone after reporting on Sunday's clash between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion. Oli Scarff / AFP
  • Peter Crouch (Stoke City): Stoke's relegation could mean the former England striker has played his final season in the Premier League. He has another year remaining on his Potters contract but conceded he signed the extension thinking they would avoid the drop. Whether another top flight club takes a punt on the much-travelled 37-year-old player, who has scored 107 goals in 461 top flight appearances, remains to be seen. Peter Powell / Reuters
    Peter Crouch (Stoke City): Stoke's relegation could mean the former England striker has played his final season in the Premier League. He has another year remaining on his Potters contract but conceded he signed the extension thinking they would avoid the drop. Whether another top flight club takes a punt on the much-travelled 37-year-old player, who has scored 107 goals in 461 top flight appearances, remains to be seen. Peter Powell / Reuters
  • Gareth Barry (West Bromwich Albion): Barry is the Premier League's record appearance-maker, but he may not have the opportunity to add to his 653 outings. With the Baggies heading for the Championship, the 37-year-old player triggered a one-year extension to his contract last month. Former club Aston Villa are reportedly willing to offer Barry a way out of The Hawthorns, should they be promoted via the play-offs, but his top flight future is unclear.. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
    Gareth Barry (West Bromwich Albion): Barry is the Premier League's record appearance-maker, but he may not have the opportunity to add to his 653 outings. With the Baggies heading for the Championship, the 37-year-old player triggered a one-year extension to his contract last month. Former club Aston Villa are reportedly willing to offer Barry a way out of The Hawthorns, should they be promoted via the play-offs, but his top flight future is unclear.. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
  • Leon Britton (Swansea City): Barring a final-day miracle, the Swans will be relegated - which should spell the end of Britton's Premier League career. The future of the 35-year-old player, who has been a peripheral figure for the Welsh club during the past two seasons, remains uncertain. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he has previously said he would like to finish his career at the Liberty Stadium. Geoff Caddick / AFP
    Leon Britton (Swansea City): Barring a final-day miracle, the Swans will be relegated - which should spell the end of Britton's Premier League career. The future of the 35-year-old player, who has been a peripheral figure for the Welsh club during the past two seasons, remains uncertain. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he has previously said he would like to finish his career at the Liberty Stadium. Geoff Caddick / AFP
  • Dean Marney (Burnley), left: He may not be the most glamorous name on the list but long-serving midfielder. But he and Scott Arfield have given a combined 13 years' service to the Clarets. Both players' Turf Moor departures were confirmed by Sean Dyche last month. Scotland-born Arfield has held talks with Rangers, while former Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City man Marney has been in discussions with Championship Nottingham Forest. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Dean Marney (Burnley), left: He may not be the most glamorous name on the list but long-serving midfielder. But he and Scott Arfield have given a combined 13 years' service to the Clarets. Both players' Turf Moor departures were confirmed by Sean Dyche last month. Scotland-born Arfield has held talks with Rangers, while former Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City man Marney has been in discussions with Championship Nottingham Forest. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Wayne Rooney (Everton)? The forward has agreed a "deal in principle" to join MLS club DC United, according to media reports on Thursday. It has been reported that a £12.5 million (Dh61.9m) deal has been agreed that could see the Englishman leave his boyhood club 12 months after rejoining them from Manchester United. Carl Recine / Reuters
    Wayne Rooney (Everton)? The forward has agreed a "deal in principle" to join MLS club DC United, according to media reports on Thursday. It has been reported that a £12.5 million (Dh61.9m) deal has been agreed that could see the Englishman leave his boyhood club 12 months after rejoining them from Manchester United. Carl Recine / Reuters

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Arsene Wenger not the only man to bid goodbye to Premier League - in pictures

Swipe left/right on the picture gallery to see who will likely not be seen in English football's top flight next season

Press Association

May 11, 2018

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tops a list of high-profile people who seem destined to bid farewell to the Premier League following the final weekend of the season.

The Frenchman will leave Emirates Stadium having been in charge of the London club since September 1996.

Here are some famous names who also look likely to say goodbye to England's top flight on Sunday. Swipe left/right on the picture gallery to see who these personalities are and why they will be absent next season.

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