Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says his old club's clashes with Arsenal 'made the Premier League'.
The Gunners were one of United's biggest rivals during Ferguson's reign with their games often heated and fiercely competitive.
And the Scot still holds plenty of respect for old adversary Arsene Wenger despite their storied past.
'Although the Premier League started in 1992/93, that rivalry became the highlight of the league season,' Ferguson told United's official website.
'Liverpool, without question, is the biggest fixture United ever got involved in, simply because of the history of both clubs: the two most successful clubs in Britain. I love those games, they're fantastic.
'I know that now the rivalry has changed a bit, with Man City doing well, but these are the games that any Man United player would love to be involved in now: against City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham. There are some great clubs and some fantastic competition in the Premier League now, but United against Arsenal was great for the game. It made the Premier League.'
'When Arsene came to Arsenal, he changed a lot of the eating habits and fitness regimes at the club,' added Sir Alex. 'He was ahead of the game at that particular time. We took examples, as we always tried to take examples from anybody who was improving.
'It was like when you're driving along the road: you have to be aware of somebody coming up in your wing mirror, trying to overtake you. That was the case with us and Arsenal for quite a few years.
'Virtually every game we played against Arsenal, there was a real edge to the match. There were confrontations, because there were two teams and two managers battling for one award: the Premier League. In my time, we had a few arguments but I always did really respect the man because he did a fantastic job at his club.'
Lordpizarro
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That's true
akhildcr
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u are a dickhead
who's a dickhead arsenals gonna win yo
Liobcklnou
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Beating Manu at old Trafford and wining to tittle there is Historic for any Arsenal supporters.
zogemsitlhou
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yeah... good luck to both teams and may the best team win
Good luck ahead..
Sirhan
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Yup... In the following season. I hope for a good farewell for arsene wenger today. I still want man utd to win but i wish wenger the best. He shall be remembered for his invincible team.
yeah... good luck to both teams and may the best team win
zogemsitlhou
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in the next season
Yup... In the following season. I hope for a good farewell for arsene wenger today. I still want man utd to win but i wish wenger the best. He shall be remembered for his invincible team.
Sirhan
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Yup. The arsenal invincibles. But it was sir alex that ended that unbeaten run๐
in the next season
zogemsitlhou
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there was that one season where no team could defeat wengers gunners... not even Sir Alex
Yup. The arsenal invincibles. But it was sir alex that ended that unbeaten run๐
zeoabilmyz
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Arsenal Vs Man Utd is only the second best rivalries after Man Utd Vs Liverpool during Sir Alex Ferguson era, but Ferguson Vs Wenger always stand out the fiercest even with the disparity between the two in terms of success. We will surely miss Wenger.
Sirhan
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there was that one season where no team could defeat wengers gunners... not even Sir Alex
zogemsitlhou
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Good luck wenger. I hope there will be fireworks though i doubt so since arsenal will have one eye on the europa second leg.
Abdelfattah47
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u are a dickhead
How long did it take you to come up with that one??? ๐
thierryarsenal
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Erm, anyway I 8-2 be an Arsenal fan any day ๐๐๐
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u are a dickhead
The-LeoMessi-CULE123
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Good luck to both teams for today's match!!
frank_leo
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The big boss has said it all
The-LeoMessi-CULE123
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Ya...it is a great rivalry from years back!!Whatever it be....we would be able to witness today the classic rivalry again...
Kelvinslah
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this rivalry between arsenal and united was always fabulous, there were some interesting results and talent shown, now is mourinho united and Wenger last game at old Trafford arsenal, hope we get a fascinating game today. war of words.
Abdelfattah47
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Erm, anyway I 8-2 be an Arsenal fan any day ๐๐๐
Abdelfattah47
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Class act from Ferguson - Recognises Wenger's greatness and moreso retains a lot of respect for him.
lifeofthelegend
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like if you are a Manchester United fan