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Aaron Ramsey says Arsenal have missed an opportunity to win the Premier League in what has been a frustrating campaign for the Gunners. Steve DeBerg Jersey . Arsenal can still finish second in the Premier League if they beat Aston Villa on Sunday and Tottenham lose at Newcastle, but with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United under par for much of the campaign, Ramsey feels they should have taken advantage.Arsenal were top of the table during the Christmas period, but they won just four of their next 12 league games to fall behind in the title race, eventually won by Leicester. Arsenal supporters stage a protest against Arsene Wenger In an exclusive interview, Ramsey told Sky Sports: Thats why is has been so frustrating this season [other big teams slipping up], it feels like a missed opportunity, but we are where we are, and we have to accept that.Full credit to Leicester for finishing the job off, but Im sure well be back stronger for next season. It will be an interesting season next year and hopefully we can come out on top.We slipped up a few times in some crucial moments throughout the season, and thats what weve got to improve on for next year. Arsenal were top of the league over the Christmas period, but fell in spring We just want to finish the season off high, and a load of the players are going to the Euros so they want to be in form for that too.Ramseys team-mate Jack Wilshere is back in the fold after returning from injury, and the Welshman feels he could be a key asset for England at Euro 2016 this summer. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he isnt focused on Arsenals results Roy Hodgson will name his side for France on Monday, and Ramsey says that although England have a lot of options in midfield, Wilshere could easily be one of them.He has a lot of quality, and Im sure Roy knows everything he needs to know about him, he can definitely be one of their main players in the tournament, Ramsey said. Ramsey believes Jack Wilshere could be vital for England if selected for Euro 2016 They have a lot of options though, a lot of players in form at the moment, and Im sure they can mix and match, and bring players in and out and still be dangerous.Hopefully now he can stay fit and stay strong for us for next season.Watch the extended interview with Aaron Ramsey on Sky Sports News HQ on Friday Also See: No Arsenal bid for Xhaka Your England Euro 2016 squad Welbeck out for nine months Your teams new kit Frankie Albert Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. John David Crow Jersey . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. http:///...rsey-large-868d.html . -- Jaye Marie Green shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to increase her lead to five strokes after the second round of the LPGA Tours qualifying tournament.WEST BROMWICH, England -- Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. At the end of his 1,500th game in charge of Man United on Sunday, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans -- and then bowed out of football for good. The most successful managerial career in British football history is over, leaving a void that might not be filled for generations. And what a thrilling way to bow out at West Bromwich Albion in central England -- the first 5-5 draw in the Premier League on the back of a 13th championship for Ferguson. John Sivebaek scored 9,675 days ago for the first United goal under Ferguson, and Javier Hernandez scored the last. "It is not only a loss for the British fans but he has changed football across the world," Hernandez said. "He has been here for 26 years and made the impossible dream come true." The official retirement party was last week at home when 76,000 fans at Old Trafford saluted Ferguson for delivering the record-extending 20 English league title for United. Referee Michael Oliver, only 1-year-old when Ferguson took charge of United in 1986, blew the whistle on his glittering career at the Hawthorns. From now on, the defensive fragilities on display Sunday are incoming manager David Moyes problem. After the match, the manager went over to bow to the United fans who had backed him as he waited until 1990 to win the first of 38 trophies for the club. Ferguson, a keen wine aficionado who is planning trips to various vineyards in his retirement, later shared a $140 bottle of 2003 Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac with West Brom manager Steve Clarke. "He said it was a good year," Clarke said. "Its great he has gone out as a champion ... anyone who was in the stadium will remember it for years." As customary as Fergusons post-match bottle of wine with rivals is his reluctance to attend the media conference. Sunday was no different. But he cant have been pleased to see his team throw away a 4-2 lead to be pegged back to 5-5. It had seemed like fate that Ferguson would witness his team conjuring another memorable goal in stoppage-time that had characterized his reign. "I was waiting for some Fergie Time," United striker Robin van Persie said. "But it didnt happen. It was good fun for everyone, to score 10 goals." United defender Rio Ferdinand added on Twitter: "What a mad result! Lets be honest the boss was never going out with a boring 0-0!!" Ferguson signalled hes ready for a quieter life by placidly watching his players rip West Brom apart and then showed none of the usual anger at their capitulation. But the scorers on this day will be long forgotten -- it was all about the manager in the opposition dugout. Now a former manager. A son of a ship-builder from Govan in Scotland and a top player in his native country from 1957-74, Ferguson entered management with Easst Stirlingshire in 1974. Garrett Celek Jersey. He moved to St. Mirren later that year and was hired by Aberdeen in 1978, making his mark by breaking the dominance of Rangers and Celtic. After a brief taste of international football with Scotland at the 1986 World Cup, Ferguson was lured from Aberdeen to United in November 1986. Since then he has won 13 Premier League titles, the Champions League twice, five FA Cups, four League Cups, the European Cup Winners Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup, the Intercontinental Cup and 10 Community Shields. Little wonder that even West Brom fans were buying the commemorative scarves being sold by enterprising salesman outside of the stadium. Ferguson could see them from the team bus as it pulled into the ground. In the stands were affectionate banners, including "Thank you dinosaur." Before kickoff, West Broms players formed a guard of honour for the champions and were then joined by the United team to usher Ferguson onto the pitch. "What the West Brom fans did was a nice touch," Van Persie said, before also referring to the retiring Paul Scholes. "Of course, when you speak about players like Scholesy and managers like Sir Alex, I think its right to do that (show respect). It doesnt always happen in football but today it did, and Im glad that it did." Just like in every one of his previous 1,499 matches, Ferguson featured an academy graduate in his squad -- a hallmark that has helped to deliver such unprecedented success. One of those, Scholes, came off the bench in the 69th minute to make his 718th and final appearance for the club at which he had spent his entire career. It was a party atmosphere from the start, with red flares being set off in the United end. Ferguson, though, was the calmest United representative when Shinji Kagawa headed his side in front after six minutes. West Brom gifted United another inside three minutes, with Jonas Olsson turning Antonio Valencias cross-shot past his own goal goalkeeper, and Alexander Buttner grabbed a third in the 31st minute. Just when United looked like inflicting a humiliating result, James Morrison pulled one back five minutes before halftime. Substitute Romelu Lukaku reduced the deficit in the 50th before Van Persie cancelled it out three minutes later. Ryan Giggs, who has featured in every one of Uniteds title-winning teams, came off the bench to set up Hernandez to tap into the net to make it 5-2. A cruising United was too relaxed, and West Brom spoiled the party with goals from Lukaku and Youssouf Mulumbu in the 81st. It was Lukaku who bundled the ball into the net to complete his hat trick and become the last player to score against a Ferguson team. When the end came, Ferguson shook hands with Clarke before being ushered by Giggs to thank their visiting fans. The home fans showed their appreciation, too. They got to witness the end of an era. ' ' '