• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Pep Guardiola called Mikel Arteta for 'advice about certain tactics and strategic setups' when he was playing at Arsenal

Home> Football

Updated 18:11 16 Sep 2022 GMT+1Published 17:48 16 Sep 2022 GMT+1

Pep Guardiola called Mikel Arteta for 'advice about certain tactics and strategic setups' when he was playing at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta was playing for Arsenal and aged just 30.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

A fascinating extract from a book about Pep Guardiola shows he called Mikel Arteta for tactical advice whilst he was playing at Arsenal.

When Guardiola was in charge of THAT Barcelona team, he used to pick the brain of Arteta, who was still playing and aged just 30.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

Advert

The Manchester City manager would call Arteta for advice about certain tactics and strategic set-ups.

He specifically rang him ahead of his side's Champions League clash against Chelsea back in 2012.

An extract from 'Pep’s City: The Making of a Superteam' highlights the working relationship between Guardiola and Arteta.

Advert

The book, written by Lu Martín and Pol Ballus, reads: "Arteta and Guardiola always kept in touch, and Arteta lived in the same neighbourhood as Pep's brother, Pere, when he was based in London.

"When Barca drew Chelsea in the Champions League (in 2012), Pep picked up the phone to pick his old friend's brain about their upcoming opponent.

"Impressed by Arteta's critical analysis, Pep made a mental note to seek his advice more often."

Of course, Guardiola hired Arteta as his assistant at Man City, before the 40-year-old left his role at the Etihad to take charge of the Gunners.

Advert

And speaking after Man City's win over Arsenal last year, the 51-year-old hailed his fellow countryman, saying he's 'so good' in glowing praise.

"Mikel [Arteta] knows everything," he said. "He’s so good. It’s not because he’s my friend. I know how he lives, I know what he plans, I know how he works. He’s so clever.

"I learn a lot from watching his teams and today I learned something that I can use in the future. He knows everything about football." 

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Manchester City, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Mikel Arteta responds to Pep Guardiola as Man City boss 'declares war' on Arsenal
  • Pep Guardiola has delivered a press conference for the ages by declaring war on Arsenal and Mikel Arteta
  • Ex-Man Utd star who was 'knocked out by Roy Keane' after defeat now set to join Mikel Arteta at Arsenal
  • Mikel Arteta reveals the Arsenal player who insisted on playing in Man City draw despite having an injury

Choose your content:

a minute ago
an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • a minute ago

    Chelsea fans are convinced one player needs to leave following win over Fluminense in Club World Cup

    Chelsea are in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    Arsenal 'planning' sensational swap deal with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze and it's pure genius

    Mikel Arteta is desperate to add the Crystal Palace man to his squad.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    Barcelona prepared to issue ultimate humiliation to Marcus Rashford as Man Utd star makes shock Carrington appearance

    Marcus Rashford continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester United.

    Football
  • 2 hours ago

    What happened to the 25 players Bleacher Report tipped to be the 'next Lionel Messi' back in 2010

    They were touted to become the next Messi.

    Football