Wenger given Old Trafford send-off by Ferguson

Outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was warmly greeted by the Manchester United fans and presented with a gift by former United boss Alex Ferguson on his final visit to Old Trafford as Gunners ’ boss on Sunday .

Wenger and Ferguson were fierce rivals for many years as Arsenal and United battled for Premier League supremacy in Wenger’ s first decade of a 22-year reign in charge.

However, the tension between the two has since eased , and Ferguson greeted Wenger on the touchline before kick – off before presenting him with a glass momento alongside current United manager Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho has also had his spats with Wenger , most famously decribing the Frenchman as a “ specialist in failure ” for his inability to win the Premier League since 2003/04.

It was all smiles as the Portuguese and Wenger enjoyed a warm embrace before kick -off while Wenger was applauded by the United support.

“ There are some great clubs and some fantastic competition in the Premier League now , but United against Arsenal was great for the game. It made the Premier League, ” Ferguson told the United website .

“ Virtually every game we played against Arsenal, there was a real edge to the match . There were confrontations , because there were two teams and two managers battling for one award : the Premier League.

“ In my time , we had a few arguments but I always did really respect the man because he did a fantastic job at his club . ”

AFP.