Guardiola believes his compatriot has what it takes to bring glory back to the Gunners.
Arteta was drafted in to replace Unai Emery who was sacked after Arsenal’s poor start to the 2019/2020 season, the Spaniard has somehow steadied the ship at the Emirates Stadium and Guardiola admits the North Londoners are creating ‘something special’ under the former Everton man.
Ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final game against Arteta’s side at Wembley on Saturday, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach insisted they will be facing a spirited Arsenal side and was quick to laud the work of his opposing manager.
"I expect a tough, tough game. They [Arsenal] have something special already, they have a team spirit Mikel has created," Guardiola said.
"I see from the side how they celebrate goals, how they fight for every ball.”
“They have begun to create something special for the club. We approach Arsenal like we do the other ones.”
"Arsenal were one of the elite clubs in English football for the last 20, 30 years. I am pretty sure the right person to take them back to the position they were.”
“When the club supports him there is no better person to do the job than Mikel.”
"I have the feeling he is creating something unique. If he can be supported by the club with investment, get the players they need, they can be contenders for the next years."
