Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was happy to see Arsene Wenger end his trophy drought at Arsenal in May but insists that nobody will beat his 26 year tenure at United.
The Gunners defeated Hull 3-2 in the FA Cup final, to pick up their first silverware in nine years and reduced pressure on the Frenchman.
In the updated version of his autobiography, Ferguson expressed his happiness at his old rival’s accomplishment.
He said: “Everyone was happy for him winning the FA Cup. I was hoping Steve Bruce would win it for Hull because he was one of my players; but you also had to have a special feeling for Arsene, given the pressure he was under for not winning a trophy for nine years.”
Wenger is in his 18th year at the Emirates, a full 14 years longer than the second-longest serving boss, Alan Pardew at Newcastle.
Ferguson was in charge of United for an amazing 26 years and doubts whether Wenger can surpass it.
He adds: “The model I represented has passed into history. You won’t see anyone manage one club for 26 years. I must say, though, that Arsene Wenger’s reign at Arsenal deserves a special mention. He’s having a good crack at it.”