Mikel Arteta never celebrated goals against 'his club' Arsenal, says Pep Guardiola AFC
Pep Guardiola has revealed Mikel Arteta would never celebrate goals against ‘his club’ Arsenal while at Manchester City.
Arteta was Guardiola’s number two at the Etihad Stadium before being offered the top job with the Gunners in December 2019.Arteta learned plenty during his time as Guardiola’s number two at Manchester City This weekend, the 46-year-old will lead his side against City in the FA Cup fourth round in the knowledge that they’re currently the team to catch in England this term.
According to Guardiola, he has no regrets about letting his assistant leave City to become their nearest title challengers this term.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: “I know he went to his club, the team he dreams of.“I remember here when we scored goals he jumped a lot except against one team.
“He was sitting there – it was Arsenal. I said, ‘That guy likes Arsenal’. Like here, if I’m training as assistant and Barcelona call me, I go.”
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