Pep Guardiola has given his unequivocal backing to the idea that Mikel Arteta will make an excellent coach.
“Arsenal doesn’t have a manager to lead this club in the next years better than him,” the City boss told reporters.
“I don’t have to give my support, because he has it and knows that he has it.
“He is one of the best managers I ever worked with, of course, and seen directly – for his personality, his commitment, his love for his club. Without his love for his club, he still would be here.
“I’m pretty sure he will turn it over and do it like everyone expects.
“Sometimes when a club comes from not a good period, it needs time. I know in this world, [people think] it doesn’t need time.
“If I was part of the board at Arsenal, I would not have any doubts about his quality and capacity to put Arsenal in the place that Arsenal deserves to be.”
Pep also talked about the strength of the clubs in the Premier League.
“Always I had that feeling – even the years we won and won and won a lot of games – how difficult it is,” he said.
“That makes me think that it doesn’t matter what happens, if you beat Fulham or draw against Man United or draw against Leeds, it is always difficult.
“Sometimes I want to give credit to what we have done. We know we have to make a step forward but I am pretty sure we will do.”
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