The two coaches are highly respected but are looking to rescue their reputations as they meet for the first time in charge of two Premier League giants, writes Peter McVitie.
If opposites attract, then the two aging Dutch masters charged with the responsibility of reviving struggling Premier League powerhouses, Louis van Gaal and Guus Hiddink, are the exception to the rule.
When Manchester United hosts Chelsea at Old Trafford on Monday, it's unlikely there will be warm embraces between the two old sparring partners ahead of a game that could determine Van Gaal’s fate and provide the catalyst for Hiddink at the start of his second spell in charge of the reigning champion.