Guardiola not surprised Arteta has thrived after returning to Arsenal

Pep Guardiola, right, takes on former assistant Mikel Arteta, left, on Friday (PA)

Pep Guardiola is not surprised to see his former assistant Mikel Arteta thriving at Arsenal this season.

Arteta spent three years as Guardiola’s assistant manager at Manchester City before leaving to take charge of the Gunners just over three years ago.