Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed it would be “dream” for any manager to coach Manchester United one day. The 69-year-old, who left Arsenal in 2018 after 22-years in charge, believes he has the “confidence,” “courage” and even “ideas” to take the Red Devils back to the top. The former English Premier League (EPL) champions are currently struggling in the eighth position with just two victories from six league games, but Wenger feels that “four more first-team signings” can put United back to its perch. Carabao Cup 2019-20: Manchester United Survive Rochdale Storm; Chelsea, Liverpool Register Comfortable Wins.

United, since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, has witnessed five managers in six seasons but none have delivered the same level of success that Ferguson gave the Manchester-based club during his 27-year stay at Old Trafford. Most of Ferguson’s managerial career at United saw him go head-to-head with Wenger’s Arsenal with both sides putting up some classics along the way. The 69-year-old Frenchman, has since, followed his rival into bidding goodbye to his managerial career at Arsenal. Marcus Rashford Injury Update: Manchester United Striker Set to Miss Arsenal Clash, Might Not Return before International Break.

But putting aside his past differences with United, Wenger spoke highly of the club. The former Arsenal boss reminded everyone that this young United team – still in its premature stages – could be world-beaters with four more first-team additions.

"They aren't as far away as people think,” said Wenger during his commentary stint with beIN Sports. The interview coming just days before Man United’s home clash against Arsenal in the EPL also saw Wenger add: “Yes, they need - in my opinion - four first-team players. But around those players, I see a squad that is capable of challenging.”

Wenger, who led Arsenal to three domestic league titles and seven FA Cups during his 22-year stay at The Emirates, also took a hit at current United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his support staff by labelling the team as one that “needs to be coached and developed.” Solskjaer, who given rise from an interim manager to the permanent boss, has – after a great start – overseen a difficult time for most of his spell at Old Trafford.

However, according to Wenger, "This team have no pattern of play, no pattern of pressing. There is a team there, but it needs to be coached and developed. Like I said, four players and they can be challengers. For everything.” One among the few Premier League greats, Wenger had dropped out of football management after leaving Arsenal in 2018 following a tremulous final few years at the club. But Wenger has most recently given hints about a possible return into management in the near future although he is yet to pen an agreement with a club.

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