Two of the greatest football managers of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
The greatest individual honor given by the English top division, induction into the Hall of Fame honors those who have made major contributions to the Premier League.
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Ferguson is the most successful manager in Premier League history, having led Manchester United to a league-high 13 titles during his 27-year tenure. For 21 Premier League seasons, he served as the team’s manager.
“I’m truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this,” Sir Alex said.
“However, it’s not just about me as a person. It’s about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I’m also proud for the club, the staff and my players.
“My job was to send the fans home happy. United’s history and my own expectations were the things that drove me and I then had to try and develop all my players with the same expectations and make sure we could go out and achieve them.”
Arsene Wenger’s 22-year tenure at Arsenal also sets a Premier League record.
I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame,” Wenger said. “We always wanted to give something special to the fans and when you have players capable of remarkable things, the most important thing for me is the obligation of perfection.
“I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger.
“To share this with Sir Alex is a great honour for me. It’s like two boxers, you fight like mad and go the distance together. At the end of the day, you have respect and it will be a great opportunity to meet with him, share a good bottle of wine and memories of our old battles.”
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