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Wenger: I don't plan to retire

Arsene Wenger has no plans to follow iconic manager Alex Ferguson into retirement, with the Arsenal boss in no hurry to relinquish his role.

Wenger, 65, has transformed Arsenal since swapping Japan's Nagoya for London in 1996, guiding the club to three Premier League titles, five FA Cups and five Community Shields.

"Sometimes I think, 'What is he [Alex Ferguson] doing all day?' But he looks very happy in his retirement," Wenger said ahead of Sunday's trip to United, which pits third versus fourth.

"He is lucky because he is interested in horses as well. When he gets up in the morning, he can go to horses, practice or training."

Wenger added: "What would I do if I was retired? I love horses as well but I don't go to races.

"I like to ride horses because I was once a farmer but my back would not take riding anymore. Maybe I will just watch a lot of football matches when I retire."