Image Credit- British GQ Magazine
In 2018, Channel 5 released a 50 minutes documentary on the rivalry that existed between former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The documentary contained clips from the old games as well as interviews of former Arsenal and Manchester United players, former referees and news journalists associated with the game.
In 1996 when Arsene Wenger arrived in England, Sir Alex was already a reputed manager who had a habit of winning every title coming his way. However in his first full season (1997-98) as an Arsenal manager, Arsene achieved a double of League and F.A. Cup. But, in the very next season Manchester United under Ferguson fought back and achieved the historic treble of UEFA Champions League, Premier League and F.A. Cup. Manchester United became the first English Club to win a treble. However in the 2003-04 season, Arsenal did something incredible. Arsenal not only won the league, but it remained unbeaten the entire season. For this performance in the league they were dubbed as Invincible.The rivalry of Sir Alex and Arsene made English football an interesting watch. However there were also some ugly incidences which should have never happened.
The 50 minutes documentary of Channel 5 covers it all. Hence its a must watch for not only Arsenal and Manchester United Fans but football fans all over the world.
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