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David Luiz: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta Will Be 'One of the Best Coaches' in Football

Arsenal defender David Luiz has said his manager, Mikel Arteta, will become "one of the best coaches in the world" despite failing to win either of his first two matches in charge of his old club.

Arteta, 37, was recently appointed as the permanent successor to Unai Emery, but he has thus far failed to improve their run of one victory in 15 games.

Brazil international Luiz, 32, spoke to Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison after Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat in Arteta's home debut as coach on Sunday, predicting big things for the new chief:

"For me, Arteta is going to be one of the best coaches in the world.