Wenger hails Ferguson as one of all-time greats

ARSENE WENGER has hailed Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest British managers of all time as the Man Utd boss approaches his 1,000th game in charge at Old Trafford.

Wenger put aside his rivalry with the United manager to congratulate him on the forthcoming record, which he will set in next Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Lyon.

On hearing of Ferguson’s impending landmark, the Arsenal boss joked: “I’ll be celebrating all week!”