Tag: Sir Alex Ferguson

In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

“Arsenal is back” says Guardiola as he downplays title impact of upcoming clash

Pep Guardiola discusses the implications of Manchester City's upcoming match against Arsenal, saying it won't be decisive for the title race but noting its importance.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Legend praises Arsenal owners

Thierry Henry, Arsenal's iconic former player, praises the club's decision to stand by Mikel Arteta during a rocky phase, emphasising patience in success.
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Mike Dean: Wenger tougher to referee than Sir Alex Ferguson

Mike Dean says that Arsene Wenger was a tougher manager than Sir Alex Ferguson to deal with during games.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images)

Phenomenal: Sir Alex Ferguson hails Arsenal fan favourite

Sir Alex Ferguson, who knows a thing or two about good players, has hailed Kieran Tierney as 'phenomenal' but admits Scotland have a problem.
Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on August 7, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / POOL / AFP)

Arsene Wenger tips Manchester City or PSG to win Champions League

Arsene Wenger believes Manchester City or PSG are likely to win this year's Champions League due to the decline in the competition.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (C) is greeted by Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson (L) and Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (R) during a presentation before the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 29, 2018. - Arsene Wenger is unsure of the welcome he will receive on his final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss on Sunday after many 'great battles' against Manchester United during his two decades in charge. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

What Manchester United engraved on Arsene Wenger’s trophy

Arsene Wenger was presented with a trophy before the match against Manchester United to honour his time at Arsenal, but do you know what it actually said on it?

Arsenal to send Arsene Wenger out with a whimper at Manchester United

If you want to know why the Premier League is regarded as the most entertaining league in the world, you only have to look back to Arsene Wenger’s early years at Arsenal and the games against Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United.
Cardiff, UNITED KINGDOM: (FILES) Picture taken 21 May 2005 at the Millennium Dome in Cardiff, shows Patrick Vieira lifting the FA Cup after Arsenal defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup Final football match. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS

Games against Manchester United used to make me feel sick now they barely matter

Games against Manchester United used to make me feel sick.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (R) shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on April 13, 2008. United won the game 2-1. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Why Arsene Wenger should have followed in Fergie’s footsteps

The longer Arsene Wenger stays at Arsenal, the more he appears to be tarnishing his 22-year legacy.

Internal wars, rotting philosophies and other things Manchester City highlighted at Arsenal this week

Arsenal's two games against Manchester City this week told us quite a lot about where Arsenal are as a club and a football side, and it's not a pretty place.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Alexis to become fourth player to switch between Arsenal and Man Utd in 21...

Alexis Sanchez's will only be the second player Arsenal have sold Manchester United since Arsene Wenger came on board in 1996.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (R) shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on April 13, 2008. United won the game 2-1. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Ferguson congratulates Wenger after record-breaking milestone

Sir Alex Ferguson has congratulated Arsene Wenger for surpassing his record for most games managed in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (R) shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on April 13, 2008. United won the game 2-1. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger and Ferguson’s records compared

Arsene Wenger will surpass Sir Alex Ferguson for most Premier League games managed on Sunday but how do the two manager's records stack up against each other?

Wenger: Fabregas didn’t mean to hit Ferguson with that pizza slice

Arsène Wenger says Cesc Fabregas didn't mean to hit Sir Alex Ferguson with a piece of pizza, that fateful day at Old Trafford.
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Lehmann: Ferguson looked at me like he’d seen Lucifer himself

Arsenal legend and current first team coach, Jens Lehmann, has revealed what it was like bumping into Sir Alex Ferguson after he was sent off in the Champions League final.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans react after Fabregas admits throwing pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson

Following Cesc Fabregas' admission that he did throw a slice of pizza at former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsenal fans couldn't resist giving their reactions on social media.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Video: Cesc Fabregas admits he threw the pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson

During Cesc Fabregas' spell at Arsenal, there was one particularly feisty confrontation between the Gunners and Manchester United in 2004 - called the Battle of the Buffet.

Wenger: I knew everybody would write us off

Arsene Wenger has broken Sir Alex Ferguson's record for Premier League clubs beaten after admittedly being written off following Arsenal's Liverpool loss.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (R) shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on April 13, 2008. United won the game 2-1. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger reveals positive relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson

Arsene Wenger revealed he and Sir Alex Ferguson have a positive relationship these days, a far cry to how the pair used to be before the ex-Manchester United manager's retirement.

Arsene Wenger sorting tickets for Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of tonight’s League Cup clash

Arsenal are set to face Doncaster in the Carabao Cup tonight, and Rovers manager Darren Ferguson revealed Arsene Wenger is sorting tickets for his father Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson giving son Darren tips on how to beat Arsenal

Darren Ferguson has revealed that his father, Sir Alex, has been speaking with him ahead of Doncaster Rover's trip to the Emirates on Wednesday night.

Wenger turned down Man Utd because they didn’t match his values

Arsène Wenger has revealed he turned down a potential move to Manchester United to replace Sir Alex Ferguson because the club didn't match his values.

Martin Edwards: Wenger was our first choice to succeed Fergie

Former Manchester United chairman, Martin Edwards, has revealed in his new autobiography, Red Glory: Manchester United and Me, that Arsene Wenger was a serious contender to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Henry: Name the Premier League trophy after Sir Alex Ferguson

Thierry Henry believes the Premier League trophy should be named after Sir Alex Ferguson.

Keane: There was a general hatred against Arsenal

Roy Keane has talked about the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United, revealing there was a "general hatred" between the clubs' players and staff.

Arsene Wenger to break Ferguson record next season

Arsene Wenger is on the road to beating another Premier League record.

Where does Arsene Wenger’s reign rank in terms of football’s longest serving managers?

With a new contract for Arsene Wenger, the Frenchman is on his way to extending his record amongst the longest serving managers of all time.

Overmars: “I almost signed for Man United”

Marc Overmars revealed how different his career could have been if not for a ligament injury which led to Manchester United withdrawing their interest and Arsenal signing the winger a year later.

Wenger reveals he won’t match Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26 years at one club

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admitted he wouldn't match Sir Alex Ferguson's record of 26 years at one club, despite rumours of a contract that could take him to 23 years at Arsenal.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Wenger is amazing people don’t realise what he’s done

Despite having a fierce rivalry when Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United, Arsene Wenger and Fergie now have immense respect for each other.

Alan Smith compares Wenger’s Arsenal to Fergie’s ‘squad in decline’

Alan Smith reckons that whomever takes over from Arsene Wenger will have a pretty easy job, while comparing the current Arsenal squad to Sir Alex Ferguson's 'squad in decline'.
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Conte aims to follow in Ferguson and Wenger’s footsteps

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has spoken highly of 'monsters' Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Arsene Wenger’s top 5 managerial rivalries

Ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace and Big Sam's first trip to the Emirates as the new manager, we looked back at Arsene Wenger's top five managerial rivalries.

Sir Alex Ferguson impressed by new ‘aggressive’ Arsenal

Sir Alex Ferguson has urged everyone not to forget about Arsenal in the title race.

Manchester United approached Wenger in 2002 – report

According to an 'exclusive' in the Star Sport, Manchester United approached Arsene Wenger back in 2002 over potentially taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Friday Arsenal recap – New contract for Ozil? Lucas says goodbye, Giroud scores +...

Now that the transfer window is shut and it's the interlul, it's all pretty quiet.

Wenger, Ferguson and Mourinho back calls to end extra time

Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson all attended this week's Uefa summit in Nyon, Switzerland, pushing for extra time to be scrapped.

Ferguson hails Wenger

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Arsene Wenger once again.

Ferguson told Wenger to sign Welbeck from Manchester United – report

In a deadline day swoop in 2014, Arsenal grabbed boyhood Manchester United fan Danny Welbeck from Old Trafford.

Wenger now longest serving manager in Europe

Joining Arsenal in September 1996, Arsène Wenger is fast approaching 20 years at the helm of our great club. Now, after so long in charge,...