Arteta never sought to 'copy' mentor Guardiola

Arteta worked under Guardiola in his first job as a coach.

Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta (left) and manager Pep Guardiola arrive for a Premier League match.

Mikel Arteta insists he would never try to “copy and paste” Pep Guardiola's approach to management as the Arsenal boss finally steps out of the shadow of his mentor.

The 40-year-old has taken the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League, with Guardiola's Manchester City, who have played a game more, their nearest challengers.