Wenger opens up on messages of support from Ferguson

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he has received messages of support from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Arsenal ended a run of four straight defeats with victory over AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday.

That competition represents Wenger’s last chance of salvaging something from a failed season, which sees them sixth in the Premier League, out of the FA Cup and beaten in the Carabao Cup final.

It has been the worst run of form in the Frenchman’s entire 22-year reign, but he says he has received backing from one of his former foes.

“I have a good relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson at the moment. Sometimes he sends me a message when things don’t go well,” he told Sky Sports.

“There is a solidarity. I always support other managers where I can.

“There is no possibility not to suffer. You have to suffer. The difficulty in this job is to be capable to go periods where it is very difficult.”