Guardiola Suggests Arsenal Keep Arteta

DBasia.news – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola advised Arsenal not to fire Mikel Arteta. According to him, all achievements require time.

Mikel Arteta is getting on edge after Arsenal’s defeat against Manchester City in the English League Cup. The Gunners lost 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

The Citizens’ four goals belonged to Gabriel Jesus (3′), Riyad Mahrez (54′), Phil Foden (59′), and Aymeric Laporte (73′). Meanwhile, Arsenal could only reply once through the action of Alexandre Lacazette (31′).

Inevitably, the discourse on Mikel Arteta’s dismissal is increasingly floating. Currently, Arsenal are scattered in 15th place in the Premier League standings.

However, Pep Guardiola has a different view. The former Arteta boss believes it takes patience to make achievements. Guardiola thinks Arteta has the talent to become a top manager.

“I am pretty sure Arsenal continue to give confidence. They will make mistakes if they think about sacking Arteta,” said Guardiola after the match as reported by the BBC.

“I know his extraordinary qualities as a human being and most importantly as a manager. I also know how he is involved in various things,” added the manager.

Guardiola believes Arsenal’s performance will change under Mikel Arteta. “It is only a matter of time and he will do well,” said Guardiola.

“Football changes quickly in a week. I can speak about the experience with him. We are one of the most successful teams in British history. He is part of it.”

“It would not have happened without Arteta. To create an appearance like that, you need time like I had in the first season.”

Arsenal’s winning percentage with Mikel Arteta only reaches 52 percent. This value is below Arsene Wenger (57 percent) and Unai Emery (55 percent).