Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists his relationship with Pep Guardiola remains strong despite attempts to stir up a rift after last week’s game.
Arteta worked with Guardiola for three-and-a-half years as assistant coach at Manchester City before leaving to take charge of Arsenal, where they have been Premier League title contenders for the last two seasons.
After Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Manchester City last week, Arteta was unhappy with a number of City players who accused the Gunners of using dark magic to keep the lead, telling reporters he had all the information from working as Pep’s assistant for three and a half years.
The incident has angered Guardiola, who believes he is being provoke into going to war with Arteta.
After Arsenal beat Leicester 4-2, Arteta wants to call it quits and end the problems with Pep.
“I’ve admired him since I was 10 years old. I have a lot of respect for him. I’m very grateful for everything he’s done for me and continues to do for me.”
“If someone wants to destroy this relationship สมัคร ufabet, I can’t do anything. My feelings (love) are very deep. (Guardiola) knows, all the staff know, because I still speak to them, to the executives, to the club’s owners, to everyone.”