Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles.

Wenger won three league titles during his 22-year spell in charge of the Gunners. The Frenchman led Arsenal's "Invincibles" to an unbeaten league-winning season in 2003-04.

Ferguson and Wenger are the first two managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame launched in 2021 with David Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Alan Shearer the inaugural inductees.

Last year, Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany, Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Patrick Vieira and Ian Wright were added.

Ferguson, who managed Manchester United from 1986 until 2013, won three league titles in a row on two separate occasions.

"It's an honour when you receive recognition like this," he 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."

Wenger, 73, arrived as one of the Premier League's first foreign managers in 1996 and won the league in his first full season at Arsenal.

"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," Wenger said.

"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."

Corridon:
Mourinho should be next. Man revolutionized the premier league. He was the one that drew the attention of the world to it.

OJEEMAH:
Please don’t say this outside NL. Wenger changed English football……Do you know what it means to win 3 EPL in Fergie’s era?

If not for Wenger, Fergie would have turned EPL to bundes liga & Ligue One.

With slim purse and tight budget, Wenger wrestled EPL 3 good times from Fergie.

If you don’t know, Fergie’s Man U was the only team that could compete financially with heavyweights like Man U and Barcelona.

Man United broke British records to sign Rooney, Ronaldo, Ferdinand and many others cos there was enough to spend.

Mourinho enjoyed the fame and attention EPL was attracting at the time. There’s no doubt added some color to the league but don’t say he revolutionized the premier league.

Racoon:
Many congratulations guys. Your are all GOATs of your era. Meanwhile, where is Murinho to be mocking Arsene Wenger again?

Corridon:
Mourinho should be next. Man revolutionized the premier league. He was the one that drew the attention of the world to it.

Corridon:
You don't get it. How many people watches EPL before Mourinho came on board? Talking about Wenger winning the title in Fergie's era, Didn't Mourinho win the EPL back to back when both Wenger and Fergie were still around? Even winning the title with many records broken on the way. Who was the boss of London football between Wenger and Jose? And lastly, did I argue in my first post that Wenger didn't deserve the Hall of Fame? I said that Mourinho should be the next or do you want both Fergie and Wenger to be the only manager inductees?

Corridon:
Mourinho should be next. Man revolutionized the premier league. He was the one that drew the attention of the world to it.

Sizwezi:





To Fergie and Wenger , well deserved.


Mourinho would be inducted for sure .

Mourinho revolutionizing premier league ? No, not in its entirety , but played a part to it . I’d say Wenger did more. From spending less, to style of play, to grooming of players, winning with style , even down to scouting.

As for who is better between both of em , definitely Mourinho. Trophies , Tactics , Winning Mentality etc.

OJEEMAH:

Like I said earlier, Mourinho joined Chelsea at a time the league was gaining so much attention and fame.

Mourinho didn’t sell EPL to the world. As a matter of fact, he benefited from the fame and glamour the league was getting from the press.

As much as I agree EPL gained many supporters during that time, it is not enough to say Mourinho revolutionized EPL.

Before Mourinho’s arrival in 2004, Arsenal and Man United had many fans in Nigeria. Most Chelsea fans once supported arsenal especially because of Kanu Nwankwo.

Mourinho did win back to back EPL. Mourinho got 💯 financial support from the Russian billionaire. He snatched Robben and Mikel from Man U. Brought Cavalho and Ferreira from Porto….got Drogba and Essien. Lampard, Terry, Duff, Makalele, J cole and were EPL runners up under Ranieri. Chelsea even got to EPL semis after knocking arsenal out in the quarter final.

Chelsea was in transition before Mourinho and it’s all because of Abrahamovic’s wealth.

Chelsea financial strength came at a time when most teams were struggling to spend reasonable sum in the transfer market. This made it easy to break into the big 4 at the time.

Do you really think Mourinho would have been able to compete with Fergie and Wenger if not for Abrahamovic’s financial backing?

I am not disputing whether Mou should be the next inductee or not. In fact, he should be cos he deserves it. I am simply against the notion that he revolutionized EPL.

If you began to watch EPL from 2004 or 2005, you may not really understand my point.

By boss of London, you mean?

Quest7777:
Well[b] deserved, not stolen[/b].

Their great rivalry spiced up the EPL then. 👍

Racoon:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65072430