is expected to sign a four-year contract with Barcelona for a transfer fee of 24 million euros (16 million pounds).
The career milestones of the France international and outgoing Arsenal captain
Smiling and waving to fans, the 76-year-old Ferguson took his seat in the directors' box for the first time since his operation in May.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was fined 2,500 pounds and severely censured on Thursday - his third FA punishment of the season - for calling a linesman a liar after the League Cup final in February.
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira believes last month's departure of vice-chairman David Dein has put a question mark over the long-term future of manager Arsene Wenger.
'We want to keep our Highbury strength because we know it is vital for us to be successful at the end of the season,' added the Arsenal manager.\n\n
'It would be a bit ridiculous that 20 years depends on one game and that the future of the club depends on one game'
Thierry Henry salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in a final north London derby
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged with improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute after he accused a linesman of lying following the brawl at the end of the League Cup final last month.
Cesc Fabregas and Sol Campbell are doubtful for Champions League semi-final first leg against Villarreal
Arsenal, Olympique Lyon and Villarreal try to venture into the unknown this week when the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals take place.
Real Madrid president is targeting seven high-profile coaches for the Spanish club
'Thierry will not be involved as it would not be fair to play the big players in the final,' manager Arsene Wenger said.
"You have to ask the boss (Arsene Wenger), he picks the team," the French international told Reuters in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
Arsenal did not include one Englishman in their 16-man squad that demolished Crystal Palace 5-1 on Monday.
Wenger said Arsenal's London rivals, beaten only once this season, clearly had the upper hand with 16 games remaining.
Arsenal plan to sign Theo Walcott, the Southampton teenager rated as the finest English prospect since Wayne Rooney.
Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will be out of action for several weeks while he tries to recover from nagging injuries, manager Arsene Wenger said on Monday.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes their 3-1 victory over Hamburg SV in Europe will put an end to a costly Premier League jinx at their new Emirates Stadium.
Swiss internationals Johan Djourou and Philippe Senderos would be the main candidates to replace him on Tuesday.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still believes his side have a "strong chance" to qualify for the Champions League last 16 for a 16th consecutive season as the Premier League side and Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb face a do-or-die contest.
The Arsenal manager said the bust-up between Patrick Vieira and Lauren proves his team still burn with desire to reach new heights.
The Arsenal manager paid a warm tribute to Thierry Henry after the French striker dethroned Ian Wright as the club's record scorer.
But the Arsenal manager is adamant the defender will still be at the North London club until January.
"Tomorrow we don't play six points against zero. We play at 7.45, at 0-0 with 90 minutes to go," he said.
The Arsenal manager believes Manchester United will bounce back next season after the blow of losing the FA Cup final to his Arsenal team.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said good fortune and mental toughness were behind his team's penalty shootout win over Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final.
