Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Arsenal, has a great deal of respect for his former boss David Moyes. The two worked together at Everton between 2005 and 2011, and Arteta has fond memories of his time there. He says that Moyes is an “exceptional” manager who is “very trustworthy and a man who honours his word”. Arteta also believes that Moyes saw something in him that he didn’t know himself, and asked him to play in positions he had never played before.
The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League table, six points ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. However, they were held to a draw by Liverpool last week, and City have a game in hand. Arteta believes that luck and inches will be key if Arsenal are to secure their first title since 2004.
This Sunday, Arteta will face his former boss when Arsenal travel to West Ham. The Hammers are currently 14th in the table, just three points clear of relegation. Moyes has praised Arsenal’s title bid, but is hopeful that his side can replicate their recent success against the Gunners.
It promises to be an interesting game, with both sides looking to gain an important three points. Arteta will be hoping to get one over on his former boss, while Moyes will be looking to prove that he can still compete with the best.