Wenger and Ferguson inducted to Premier League Hall of Fame

• The first-ever former Premier League managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame has been announced
• Former manager Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson have both been inducted into the PL Hall of Fame
• The two managers managed Arsenal and Manchester United respectively winning several titles

The Premier League Hall of Fame has inducted Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

The famous rivals are the first managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was founded in 2021.

Ferguson led Manchester United from the Premier League’s inception until his retirement in 2013, collecting a record 13 titles.

From 1996 to 2018, Wenger guided Arsenal to three championships during his longest reign in competition history.

Only Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (four) and Roma coach Jose Mourinho (three) have won numerous titles alongside Ferguson and Wenger.

First managers on the Premier League Hall of Fame

“We are delighted to welcome our first two managers into the Premier League Hall of Fame,” said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.

“Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger both made a remarkable contribution to the history of football in this country.

“They brought unparalleled levels of success to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, raising standards and thrilling fans with a rivalry which resulted in an astonishing 16 title wins between them.”

Ferguson added: “I’m truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this.

Former Premier League managers Sir Alex Ferguson (right) and Arsene Wenger have become the first managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. | PHOTO: Sky Sports |

“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.”

Wenger said: “I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame.

“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.”

The two join 16 other players in the Hall of Fame, with three more to be chosen by fans from a 15-person shortlist revealed on Thursday.