Arsenal-Manchester Utd
Although memories of 's three championship successes have recently been overshadowed by Chelsea's consecutive successes in 2005 and 2006, it is arsene Wenger's men who have continually challenged for honours over the past 14 seasons. Indeed, in the all-time Premiership table, the Gunners are in second place behind , who have eight titles and over 1,000 Premiership goals to their name. The catalyst for the success of the two teams in recent years has been the appointment of arguably two of the most talented managers in European football: Sir Alex Ferguson  and arsene Wenger, appointed in 1986 and 1996 respectively. Ferguson has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of English football and been in charge of for more than 1,000 matches.

