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Sir Alex Ferguson and Howard Wilkinson pay tribute to Arsene Wenger as Arsenal boss breaks Premier League managerial record

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to old foe Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal boss beat his Premier League record.

In presiding over Arsenal's 1-1 draw at West Brom, Wenger reached 811 Premier League games in charge - one more than Ferguson did at Manchester United.

The two regularly locked horns when their respective sides were the top flight's dominant forces, but the Scot has hailed his former adversary.

Arsene Wenger has taken charge of his 811th Premier League game for Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has taken charge of his 811th Premier League game for Arsenal
Sir Alex Ferguson has led the tributes flowing in for his old managerial adversary
Sir Alex Ferguson has led the tributes flowing in for his old managerial adversary

In a statement released through the League Managers Association, Ferguson said: 'I applaud Arsene on surpassing my record of managing 810 Premier League games.