Arteta says Guardiola ‘best coach in the world’ ahead of City v Arsenal

The Arsenal boss would prefer not to be facing down somebody he has such admiration for.

Mikel Arteta (right) has praised Pep Guardiola (Martin Rickett/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Pep Guardiola as “the best coach in the world” as the close friends prepare for a potentially seismic game in the Premier League title battle this weekend.

Manchester City play host to their title rivals at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday having won the last seven home meetings between the two sides.