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'I respect him a lot' - Jose Mourinho claims he could be friends with Arsene Wenger in the future

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has claimed his respect for Arsene Wenger could lead to the pair becoming friends in the future.

Wenger last week announced he would be leaving Arsenal after 22 years in charge and takes the Gunners to Old Trafford for the final time on Sunday.

Mourinho and Wenger had a tempestuous rivalry during the Portuguese's two spells at Chelsea, which became physical when the pair were involved in an altercation at Stamford Bridge in October 2014.

But times appear to have changed as the Portuguese heaped praise on Wenger after it was announced the Arsenal boss would be leaving the Gunners.