Mikel Arteta has conveyed his profound respect and affection for Pep Guardiola, despite the Manchester City manager’s recent remarks suggesting a possible “war” between the two. Tension developed after Arteta, thinking back on his tenure as a member of City’s coaching staff, said something that many saw to be a subtly disparaging statement about the club’s ongoing legal problems related to purported financial misbehavior.
Guardiola, unimpressed by his former assistant’s cryptic comments, sought an explanation, implying that a delay could worsen relations between the two championship contenders.
Arteta used the chance following Arsenal’s 4-2 victory against Leicester to correct the record. Arteta stressed, “Let me be absolutely clear—I have nothing but love and respect for Pep.” Since I was ten years old, I have admired him. I have the utmost regard for him, and I am so appreciative of everything he has done and still does for me. He is a companion.”
Arteta continued her compliments to Guardiola and the entire Manchester City team, praising their unwavering work ethic and competitive spirit. “I really do mean it when I say I know them; I worked with them for four years. I’ve never encountered someone who works as hard as Pep does, and the entire City coaching staff shares that same commitment to winning. Their success isn’t a coincidence; it’s a testament to their drive and passion. That’s what I learned from them, and that’s what I was referring to.
Arteta used the chance following Arsenal’s 4-2 victory against Leicester to correct the record. Arteta stressed, “Let me be absolutely clear—I have nothing but love and respect for Pep.” Since I was ten years old, I have admired him. I have the utmost regard for him, and I am so appreciative of everything he has done and still does for me. He is a companion.”
Arteta continued her compliments to Guardiola and the entire Manchester City team, praising their unwavering work ethic and competitive spirit. “I really do mean it when I say I know them; I worked with them for four years. I’ve never encountered someone who works as hard as Pep does, and the entire City coaching staff
