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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho said he regrets the "negative episodes" that have marred his relationship with Arsene Wenger ahead of the Frenchman's final visit as Arsenal manager to Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League.
The pair frequently clashed with Mourinho often appearing to relish baiting Wenger, who he has previously referred to as a "voyeur" and "a specialist in failure".
But on Friday Mourinho told MUTV that he is unhappy with some aspects of his behaviour over their 19 meetings.
The relationship reached a low in 2014 when Wenger pushed Mourinho on the touchline at Stamford Bridge, later apologising and citing provocation for his behaviour.
On Friday, Mourinho said many of his antics should be seen in the context of trying to challenge Arsenal's position as England's leading team.
Over the years Old Trafford has shaped Wenger's career, with the Frenchman claiming his first big win in England there in 1998 and then suffering his biggest humiliation in losing 8-2 to one of Alex Ferguson's best sides in 2011.
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