Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag ahead of their upcoming game. Arteta acknowledges that Ten Hag is facing pressure leading up to the match.
Speaking about Ten Hag, Arteta said, “I can only talk about what I think about him as a coach. He’s an excellent coach. I admire his teams, both Ajax and United.” Arteta also expressed his understanding of Ten Hag’s tactics and the difficulty of preparing against him, showing immense respect for his counterpart.
Arteta hopes that Ten Hag is given the time to succeed, as they are colleagues who understand the challenges of managing in the Premier League. He believes Ten Hag is an exceptional coach who deserves the opportunity to prove himself.
In terms of their game against Manchester United, Arteta emphasized the importance of going to tough grounds and imposing themselves in order to win the Premier League and other major trophies. He stated that this is the journey Arsenal is on and they will certainly be aiming to do just that on Sunday.
In conclusion, Arteta’s admiration for Ten Hag’s coaching abilities and his understanding of the challenges they both face in the league highlight the mutual respect between the two managers. Arsenal will be looking to assert themselves against Manchester United in their pursuit of success.
