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Unai Emery & Carlo Ancelotti Trade Compliments Ahead of '50-50' Europa League Tie

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has lauded his opposite number Carlo Ancelotti as a 'top' manager in world football, as his side prepare to take on Napoli in their Europa League quarter final first leg on Thursday.

Emery has previous experience facing up against Ancelotti when he was at PSG and his opposite number was at Real Madrid.

And, speaking ahead of the two sides' quarter final tie, as quoted by the Daily Star, the Spaniard proclaimed: "I have a great respect for every coach. Ancelotti is top. His career is amazing. For me my challenge is every day and every year.