Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was 'like a father' to him as young player

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday April 20, 2024.

Mikel Arteta said Mauricio Pochettino was “like a father" to him in his early playing days ahead of their meeting in Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Arteta played alongside the Chelsea boss at Paris St Germain before their rise as coaches in Europe’s top divisions.