Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson are the two greatest mangerial rivals in English soccer. They've show a genuine disdain for each other both through the media and on the pitch. Yet Jose Mourinho recently insisted that despite the apparent bitterness, the two are actually bosom buddies. "We all know each other but they have a very good relationship and respect each other. They are good friends," claimed the Chelsea gaffer.
I can buy the argument that the two respect each other. But good friends?
I think they are as likely to feature on each other's Christmas card list as Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy.
Speaking of the sport, Arsenal's English record 49-match unbeaten streak came to an end yesterday at the hands of Manchester United and "good friend" Ferguson. Though it's worth noting that the Gunners weren't even halfway to the world record unbeaten streak. Ivorian giants ASEC Mimomas from Abidjan went 108 consecutive matches without defeat between 1989 and 1994, a streak which also included domestic cups (Arsenal's streak only included league matches).
However, much like the English champions, ASEC failed to achieve earn continental glory during their long streak. Though they were finally crowned African champions in 1998.
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In a curious coincidence, Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is an ex-ASEC player! (although not during the period in question)
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