Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (L) and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger give instructions from the touchline during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, northern England, September 17, 2006. REUTERS/Phil Noble
LONDON (Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson spoke of his admiration for Arsenal on Friday as he congratulated old foe Arsene Wenger for reaching his 1,000th game in charge.
The pair, now friends, had an intense rivalry as managers and did not speak to each other for five years after a match at Old Trafford in October 2004 ended a record 49 match unbeaten run by Arsenal.
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