Source: SKY_Sports
Hodgson - Wenger a true great
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has dubbed Arsene Wenger one of the greatest managers in the world.
The Cottagers take on the Gunners in the Premier League on Saturday and the two experienced managers will have a chance to test their skills against each other.
Hodgson believes Wenger has earned the right to be called a true great and, alongside Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, says he is the best in the business.
"Arsene's career has been second to none," he said. "It has been quite incredible the job he has done at Arsenal, at Monaco and at Nagoya Grampus Eight.
"He's a first-class manager and coach and all the praise that has been showered his way is praise that, for me, has been fully deserved.
"I was watching Sir Alex Ferguson at Sir Bobby Robson's memorial service and there was still that enthusiasm and passion that still emanates so clearly from him when he speaks, and Arsene is in the same situation.
"Other coaches get tired and they retire. It all depends on the person's energy levels and I can't see Sir Alex's energy levels ever sinking and it is the same with Arsene."
Fulham face a tough task if they are going to overcome the Gunners, after Wenger's side trounced Wigan 4-0 in the league last weekend.
And Hodgson, who is expected to make several changes for the game, admitted Arsenal are one of the best teams around.
"We are playing one of the very top teams, not only in the country but also in Europe tomorrow," he added.
"They are not weaker this season. Not a bit. Last year it was a very early game and we scored early on and we were lucky to keep them at bay."
