Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink believes Arsene Wenger may be the last breed long serving managers.Wenger is closing in on 20 years as Arsenal boss , a landmark which comes in October.
"I think he might be one of the last to sit on the chair that long," Hiddink said. "Him being in charge regarding those nine years without a title means there is a lot of confidence from the board. And from both sides to see they can go into a future where they are stable, although not winning every year a title.
"But there are many clubs fighting in England, it's very competitive."
Asked why Wenger's longevity might be a thing of the past, Hiddink added: "I don't know why. Maybe the instant result is required.
"It depends on the club, on the philosophy and the calmness of a club. It's always good to have men who are a long period in a club, to have them in very good management positions.
"That doesn't mean they have to be on the pitch always, but they can also be very good later in their careers as help for the buying and selling stuff of the club.
"Then you maintain a philosophy, strategy in the club, which I think is important.
"If you change -- and the manager has a lot of influence, let's say, on yearly or half-year basis to sign, not to sign, or to sell -- then that might cause a bit of irregularity in clubs."
It was put to Hiddink that, after renewed conflict across London under Mourinho, peace had broken out.
"Well, when the game starts there must be a lot of rivalry," Hiddink added.
"It's normal in sport, but outside that when people are decent you have to respect them and you have to respect their work."
"That's a big achievement -- and meanwhile getting a cup as well," Hiddink added.
Hiddink, who is undefeated in his second spell but has only two wins in six games, said: "Chelsea have recovered a bit from the recent period. We are not on top yet, we want to do more."
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