Arteta has been Guardiola's assistant and Manchester City for the past three seasons, and the duo have won two Premier League titles together. This is the Spaniard's first role as a manager, but Guardiola is backing his compatriot to succeed. Guardiola said on City's official website: "Mikel has been an excellent coach for Manchester City. "This move to Arsenal is a further step in his football development and I am sure he will become a top-class coach." Arteta put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half year deal earlier this week before Arsenal confirmed his appointment this Friday.

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2019 15:45 UTC