Two of the greatest managers of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have become the first inductees into the 2023 Premier League Hall of Fame.
The Premier League Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who have achieved exceptional success and contributed significantly to the League's development since its inception in 1992.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Sir Alex Ferguson ticks every box in terms of contributing to the improvement, popularity and sustained success of the Premier League.
He won the league title 13 times as Manchester United manager, a record that will probably not be broken any time soon.
The great Arsene Wenger managed 828 matches, the highest in Premier League history. and was a driving force in changing the culture around English football.
As a pair, they established one of the most famed rivalries in the history of the Premier League, winning a combined 16 Premier League titles with Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.
Sir Alex's all-time Premier League record stands at 528 wins from 810 matches and 1,752 points accumulated.
Ferguson said:
"I'm truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It's an honour when you receive recognition like this.
"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."
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Arsene Wenger's legacy
Wenger spent 22 seasons in charge of Arsenal, a record that remains unbroken to date.
He won the Premier League three times as Gunners boss and made history in 2003/04 leading the North London side to complete the entire season unbeaten, winning the title in the process and earning the title of 'The Invincibles'.
Wenger arrived in 1996 and won the title in the 1997/98 season, his first full season with the club.
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