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RVP: Wenger and Ferguson equals

ESPN staff
October 28, 2012
Robin van Persie has linked up with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United © PA Photos
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Robin van Persie feels it is impossible to claim that one of Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson is better than the other, having worked under both celebrated managers.

Van Persie left Wenger's Arsenal over the summer after eight years in order to join Ferguson at Manchester United, where he has maintained his prolific goalscoring form.

"I am the only player who can judge what it's like working with Arsene and Sir Alex," said Van Persie. "It is an absolute privilege to say that in my career I have had both these managers at the clubs I have played for.

"They are both icons as managers in football. They are both world class, one not more nor less than the other. I purely look at this comparison as a footballer. I look at the way they both work on the pitch, in training, at the club and off the field.

"I had a fantastic time with Arsene. I enjoyed training, playing, talking and all the other times I spent with him. I love it that I now experience the same with Sir Alex.

"But what I love about both managers is that they came to their clubs for a good cause. They both wanted to be at the club for a really long time."

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