The two men have won 16 English Premier League titles during a period of intense rivalry that began in the 1990s.
Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history, having led Manchester United to 13 titles, while Wenger has three titles with Arsenal, including an unbeaten season in 2003/04.
He managed the team for more than 26 years, leading the Red Devils to their first Premier League title in 1992/93, their first since 1967.
Ferguson has already had six players inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame: David Beckham, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel, and Paul Scholes.
Reacting to the news, he said, “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 of the club, the staff and my players.”
On the other hand, Wenger joined Arsenal as one of the Premier League’s first foreign managers in 1996 and stayed until 2018.
The Frenchman introduced a revolutionary football philosophy to the English game, emphasising nutrition and sports science. He was committed to playing attractive, attacking football, and he won the title in his first full season with the club in 1997/98.
Wenger oversaw an astute transfer strategy that included scouting abroad for talent—fellow Hall of Fame members Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira were two of his key players.
“To share this with Sir Alex is a great honour for me,” said the 73-year-old,
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