SK Stat Attack: The most fascinating facts about Manchester United and Arsenal's rivalry

Jose Mourinho Arsene Wenger
For the first-time the rivalry is bigger than these two....

#2 Mourinho is the 3rd most successful manager against Wenger, Sir Alex is the first

Arsene Wenger Jose Mourinho
When wise men cross the boundaries....

Sir Alex Ferguson has recorded 15 league victories over the Frenchman during his legendary career as manager of the Red Devils. The Scot has more the twice the number of league victories against Wenger than any other manager has managed so far. Mark Hughes with 6 is at second place while Jose Mourinho with 5 has the opportunity to join Hughes at second place with a win later tonight.

Additionally, Mourinho has crossed paths with Wenger on 15 occasions, 11 times in the league, 2 times in the League Cup and twice in the Community Shield. The Arsenal manager has tasted defeat on 8 of these occasions with 6 of these matches ending in draws. Wenger did win once against Mourinho in the Community Shield of 2015.

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