Veteran Premier League referee Mike Dean says he "always found it tough" being in charge of Arsenal matches during Arsene Wenger's period as manager, but adds that three of Wenger's best players were his favourite to officiate.
Wirral official Dean will call time on a 22-year on-pitch Premier League career at the end of the current season, although he has been linked with taking up a job as a full-time VAR referee.
Dean has often been seen as a larger than life figure during his time in the top-flight, having several brushes with both players and managers.
