Rival Premier League managers Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger showed their support for Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishley, who both resigned from their positions recently due to principle-related issues. Curbishley left West Ham due to feeling undermined by the club's board over transfers, while Keegan departed Newcastle citing interference from directors as the main reason for his resignation. Ferguson praised both men for standing up for their principles, noting that they left their roles because they felt they were no longer in control of their teams. He mentioned that players were being sold without their input, showing a lack of respect for their authority. That is not deemed appropriate. It is not the reason you aspired to become a manager, to be at the mercy of a chairman. Wenger, the Arsenal manager, expressed his discontent by saying: "It is a dreadful situation to have no authority but still be held accountable for success or failure." The manager holds the most significance at a club; otherwise, why would they be dismissed when things are not going well? Ferguson, who has led Manchester United for almost 22 years, and Wenger, who is approaching 12 years at Arsenal, are the two longest-serving managers in the Premier League. "In this era of young and wealthy chairmen, success is crucial and the responsibilities of managing a team have evolved since the days of Arsene and myself," Ferguson stated. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect and acknowledged the financial limitations that managers face. Ferguson supported the decision of managers to walk away from their positions when faced with unexpected challenges. The conversation also touched upon the influx of foreign investment in the Premier League, exemplified by the Abu Dhabi United Group's acquisition of Manchester City and their intentions to pursue Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas in the upcoming transfer window." Wenger expressed concern that significant financial investments could disrupt the league. He noted that there has been a shift in the motivations of club owners, with some now prioritizing money or glory over the traditional ambition of purchasing their dream club. Having more money in the League is beneficial, but an excess of money can create inflationary pressure and destabilize other clubs by putting a strain on their resources. Despite being fierce rivals, the two men shared smiles and jokes, indicating a better understanding and mutual respect between them. Wenger mentioned that they have shared meals and wine at coaching conferences in Geneva, highlighting the respect they have for each other. We both have excellent teams and have experienced amazing competition in the past ten years.