Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has ‘obvious’ favorite in the GOAT debate

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has an obvious pick when it comes to who is better between Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has ‘obvious’ favorite in the GOAT debate

Mikel Arteta picked Leo Messi as his GOAT in a recent press conference (Via GOAL & X/@Cristiano & Football__Tweet)

Mikel Arteta is one of the best managers in the Premier League. The Spaniard has coached Arsenal to top 2 finishes in the last two seasons, with many believing that a first title isn’t far away for the Gunners.

In a recent interview, Arteta was made to pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spaniard’s response to the same was coated with conviction.

It’s always been Messi, I can’t dent it. For me and my three sons, it’s the same. In my opinion, the best player of all time.

Mikel Arteta told the press via ESPN FC

Mikel Arteta told the press. Fans of the Argentine praised the manager for his brilliant take while supporters of the Portuguese made their case heard. While the internet remains divided on the same, there is no doubt whatsoever that Arteta is an elite tactician. With Manchester City being dealt a significant blow with Rodri‘s season-ending injury, Arsenal have a big opportunity to get the better of their rivals.

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Arsenal are currently third in the Premier League with 14 points from a possible 18. They play their next game at home against newly promoted Southampton.

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Mikel Arteta takes sly dig at Pep Guardiola following nervy clash at Etihad

Arsenal came back with a point after a tense evening at the Etihad earlier this week. The Gunners’ boss interacted with the press before Arsenal’s game against Leicester, which they eventually won. A notable moment from the press conference was how Arteta appeared to take a dig at rival boss and former colleague Pep Guardiola.

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Mikel Arteta has taken a sly dig at Pep Guardiola and Man City (Via The Mirror)

Even though the manager did not take any names, it was evident that he was referring to City’s boss.

I prefer this (doing things my way) much more than somebody clapping my back after the game saying well done, you guys are going in the right direction.

Mikel Areta told the press

The Gunners’ boss couldn’t help but cackle at how a reporter asked what Arsenal could have done differently to stop Leicester from winning the League in 2016. After the game against The Foxes, Arsenal have the difficult job of hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Arsenal got off to a disappointing start in the UCL against Atalanta after drawing 0-0 against the Italian side.