Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has outlined his own plans for managerial longevity as he prepares to face his old adversary Arsene Wenger in the Arsenal dugout for the last time.
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It’s stated that Wenger could potentially earn in excess of £24 million-per-year if he does indeed opt to take up the role at the unnamed Chinese Super League club – a salary which would exceed what Marcello Lippi earns as China’s national team manager.
“Arsenal was my life and so of course it is special”.
The Premier League side dominated possession but missed a number of clear chances, with Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak making several fine saves before Lacazette broke the deadlock in the 61st minute.
Famously, Mourinho called Wenger a “voyeur” and a “specialist in failure” while, in the early days of their feud, in 2005, Wenger responded by calling Mourinho “stupid” and “disconnected with reality”.
On Friday Mourinho said many of his antics should be seen in the context of trying to challenge Arsenal’s position as England’s leading team.
Let’s hope the two teams serve up a game worthy of Wenger’s legacy at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Premier League clubs are arguably the most likely to attract all kinds of players, and now more than ever the English game is viewed as perhaps the most electric arena in which to develop oneself.
“If you tell me that we would have problems because me, as a coach, create different things than someone else and vice versa, OK, but personal issues, absolutely not”.
“At the moment they are a million miles away from challenging for that Premier League”, Sherwood added.
The Red Devils will face Arsene Wenger’s side at Old Trafford this weekend, as the hosts look to secure 2nd place in the Premier League. I will have to change clubs because you (media) don’t allow me to stay here!
Moreover, Arsene Wenger’s side should be anxious about their Europa League semi-final second leg against Atletico after gifting an away goal during the 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Winning the Europa League would be a flawless goodbye for Wenger – and ensure Champions League football next season for his replacement.
With what Wenger had achieved between 1996 and 2005, and what he had done for the club during this time, he was always going to be given the chance to exit on his own terms.
He said: “It is odd for me because for 22 years I have had 1,200 games or something like that for Arsenal Football Club”.
“We can play well or badly but you don’t see this commitment everywhere.I have goosebumps thinking about next week already”.
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United fans were very happy Ferguson reversed his decision as the club went on to enjoy some of its best days under him, including the 2008 Champions League win.
