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The two legendary managers hold remarkable legacies with Manchester United and Arsenal, as they formed the most revered rivalry in the competition history, winning a combined 16 Premier League titles.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
The two legendary managers hold remarkable legacies with Manchester United and Arsenal, as they formed the most revered rivalry in the competition history, winning a combined 16 Premier League titles.
They are the first two managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which launched in 2021 with eight inaugural inductees, including David Beckham, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer.
Sir Alex, who is 81 years old, is the most successful manager in Premier League history, having won a record 13 titles during his 27-year tenure at Manchester United.
He won three league titles in a row on two separate occasions.
In his statement, Sir Alex expressed his gratitude for the recognition and stated, "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.”
“My job was to send the fans home happy. United's history and my own expectations were the things that drove me."
Ferguson was named Premier League manager of the season 11 times, collecting 528 wins from 810 matches as well as accumulating 1,752 points.
Wenger, who is 73 years old, arrived in the Premier League as one of the first foreign managers in 1996 and managed Arsenal for 22 years.
He won three league titles during his spell at Arsenal, including leading the team's unbeaten run in the 2003-04 season, known as the "Invincibles".
Wenger said, "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."
Wenger was in charge of a record 828 Premier League matches, including 476 wins and 199 draws. He was voted manager of the season in 1998, 2002 and 2004.
The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It is the highest individual honour awarded by the League.
Six players managed by Ferguson have already been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame: Paul Scholes, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel and Beckham.
Meanwhile, four players managed by Wenger have also been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira, Ian Wright, Dennis Bergkamp, and Henry
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