Mikel Arteta has always been “ahead of his time” and a “student of the game”, says Leon Osman, with the Arsenal boss expected to have “improved” further after working with Pep Guardiola.
The Spaniard took up a coaching post at Manchester City after deciding to hang up his boots.
He is still just 37 years of age, but already finds himself filling one of the most demanding roles in English football.
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