Arsenal's Dixon to hang up his boots

Arsenal right-back Lee Dixon is to retire at the age of 38 and bring to an end 14 years at Highbury.

Arsenal right-back Lee Dixon is to retire at the age of 38 and bring to an end 14 years at Highbury.

Dixon will make his last competitive appearance today against Everton as Arsenal celebrate winning the double and he will bow out on Monday in Tony Adams' testimonial against Scottish champions Celtic.

Dixon has won four league titles, three FA Cups and a European Cup-Winners' Cup and will make his 619th appearance for Arsenal today.

He decided to hang up his boots after a discussion with manager Arsene Wenger.

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"When we won the Double in 1998, I felt I had done well to be a part of the team, but to do it again four years later is the stuff of dreams. What better way to go out than collecting the double trophies at Highbury?"

PA