Wenger wants peaceful end to Mourinho feud

Arsene Wenger insists he respects long-term adversary Jose Mourinho and is keen for his Arsenal farewell to go “peacefully” as he prepares for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester United.

A surprise announcement last week confirmed Wenger will end a spell of over 21 years as Arsenal manager when he steps down at the end of the season.

The 68-year-old has had a number of unsavoury spats with Mourinho since the Portuguese took over at Chelsea in 2004 – with the rivalry between the pair often leading to verbal – and sometimes physical – altercations.