Wilshere succeeds Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked earlier this month after less than a year in charge at Kenilworth Road.
Arsenal moved second on the league standings after the Gunners secured a dominant 5-2 away win against West Ham United in their Premier League tie at the London Stadium on Saturday
Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, ending their 32-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.
The summer transfer window has seen a record 11,000 players around the world join new clubs in men’s football, with $6.46 billion spent.
It was the former Liverpool goalkeeper’s first Premier League start since 2018.
The Red Devils eventually picked up the three points which took their season’s tally to 69 points.
With two minutes from the half-hour mark, Nigerian-born Philip Anyanwu Billing put Bournemouth ahead thanks to a pass from Ouattara’s brilliant counterplay, which eventually became the match-winning
Arsenal kept their title dream alive on Saturday after they beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal failed to extend their lead atop the Premier League table after they were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.
Two goals from Kai Havertz and Mason Mount in the first half, gave The Blues a 2-0 victory, their first Premier League win since October.
