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Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag have both been undaunted by the task of reviving fallen giants and ruthlessly dealt with challenges to their authority... they're moving Arsenal and Man United forward again after years of decline

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Both faced the daunting task of restoring prestigious clubs back to former glories in their first managerial position in English football.

Both have been forced to deal with influential but troublesome stars and emerged stronger.

Both are succeeding where others before them failed - and both are doing it their way.

Mikel Arteta celebrates Arsenal's win over Tottenham in the north London derby last weekend
Erik ten Hag celebrates Man United's 2-1 victory over Manchester City

Mikel Arteta (left) and Erik ten Hag will go head-to-head when Arsenal host Manchester United in a top of the table Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon

Arsenal have re-emerged as a force under Arteta and are leading the Premier League table
Manchester United's strength is growing again since Ten Hag took over in the summer

Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag are breathing fresh life into Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.