Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

London: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Wednesday became the first managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The two men locked horns during a period of intense rivalry starting in the 1990s, winning 16 English top-flight titles between them.

"It's an honour when you receive recognition like this," said Ferguson, who retired in 2013 after winning his 13th title.

"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."

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Wenger arrived at Arsenal in 1996 as one of the first foreign managers in the Premier League, staying at the club until 2018.

Wenger oversaw an astute transfer strategy, including 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, who is currently FIFA's football development chief.

"It's like two boxers — you fight like mad and go the distance together. At the end of the day, you have respect and it will be a great opportunity to meet with him, share a good bottle of wine and memories of our old battles."

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the two managers brought "unparalleled levels of success" to their clubs.

"The dominance of Manchester United under Sir Alex remains unmatched after he guided them to an incredible 13 titles across 21 Premier League seasons," he said.

Masters added: "Arsene was an innovator who was well ahead of his time... and the Invincibles season is not only one of the greatest accomplishments in English football, but sport in general."Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.