Wenger’s five best and funniest clashes on the sidelines with his opposite numbers.
Arsene Wenger isn’t one that strikes you as being a particularly tough guy, but he does have a record of getting a little tasty on the sidelines with his opposing managers. He has, on numerous occasions, raised his hands and laid them on another manager in a fit of sheer blind rage. These encounters are often entertaining and hilarious, so with that in mind we’ve compiled the best five videos of his fisticuffs for you to enjoy.
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Arsene Wenger vs Mark Hughes
Wenger was protective of his unbeaten record in 2004 and would do any little thing to give his boys the edge. However, not everyone was willing to play along. Mark Hughes, then in charge at Blackburn, was in no mood for the Frenchman’s antics, and went so far as to slapping the ball from Wenger’s hands in an attempt to get the game going again.
Arsene Wenger vs Kenny Dalglish
A classic encounter that saw two old men fronting towards each other like two boxers at the pre-fight weigh in. Kenny, angry at his side not being awarded a penalty, confronted Arsene blasting some colourful language his way, and seemingly, rendering the Gunners chief speechless, for once.
Arsene Wenger vs Alan Pardew
Wenger has never been a good loser. And when he was in charge of West Ham, Pardew was under enormous pressure to keep them in the division. A last minute goal against one of the league’s best teams understandably prompted some wild scenes, to which Wenger took exception to. Pardew felt aggrieved, but Wenger just felt like punching him and the two had to be separated be a tiny fourth official.
Arsene Wenger vs Martin Jol
North London derbies are often spicy affairs and during his time in charge of the Gunners Wenger has seen off ten managers from across the divide. Jol, who is usually quite placid, wasn’t going to take Wenger’s nonsense quietly, though, and the two went nose-to-nose during one particularly tempestuous clash back in 2004.
Arsene Wenger vs Jose Mourinho
The most recent of Wenger’s handbag has come with a manager that has trouble keeping his opinions to himself. Mourinho has given Wenger a lot of grief over the years so it was only a matter of time before the Frenchman lashed out. The two almost came to blows before the Special One backed off.
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