The Premier League Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who have achieved exceptional success and contributed significantly to the League's development since its inception in 1992.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Two legends who helped define the Premier League.
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 29, 2023
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are the first two inductees of the 2023 #PLHallOfFame pic.twitter.com/fwgwtst5c3
Sir Alex Ferguson ticks every box in terms of contributing to the improvement, popularity and sustained success of the Premier League.
He won the league title 13 times as Manchester United manager, a record that will probably not be broken any time soon.
The great Arsene Wenger managed 828 matches, the highest in Premier League history. and was a driving force in changing the culture around English football.
As a pair, they established one of the most famed rivalries in the history of the Premier League, winning a combined 16 Premier League titles with Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.
Sir Alex's all-time Premier League record stands at 528 wins from 810 matches and 1,752 points accumulated.
Ferguson said:
"I'm truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It's an honour when you receive recognition like this.
Sir Alex Ferguson was tasked with rebuilding @ManUtd and returning them to the pinnacle of English football. He did that, and then some. This is his story.#PLHallOfFame pic.twitter.com/TonZm4Z5tM
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 29, 2023
"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."
Arsene Wenger's legacy
Wenger spent 22 seasons in charge of Arsenal, a record that remains unbroken to date.
He won the Premier League three times as Gunners boss and made history in 2003/04 leading the North London side to complete the entire season unbeaten, winning the title in the process and earning the title of 'The Invincibles'.
💬 “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.”
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 29, 2023
🗞 All the reaction, stats and quotes as Arsène Wenger is inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame 👇
Wenger arrived in 1996 and won the title in the 1997/98 season, his first full season with the club.
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