Jurgen Klopp says he is impressed with Arsenal's £160,000-a-week man this season
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he is impressed with the work Mikel Arteta has done at Arsenal this season.
The Gunners are set to travel to Anfield on Sunday in a crucial clash for both sides.
Arteta will be hoping his side can claim a decisive victory and see them one step closer to the Premier League title.
As for Liverpool, they desperately need 3 points to continue chasing the top 4.
Many people wouldn't have guessed that Arsenal would try to win the title this season while Liverpool battled for a Champions League spot. And ahead of Sunday's clash, Klopp heaped praise on Arteta for the work he's done at the Emirates Stadium.
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Klopp impressed with Arteta
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Klopp admitted he was impressed with what Arteta has done at Arsenal over the past few years.
"Mikel Arteta has been building for a few years now, the results are quite impressive," said the Liverpool boss. “I don't know exactly what you can say about us at the moment, so that shows the situation.
"It's still Anfield, we're at home and we still have to show reaction and improve."
He added:
"I know people are asking for more time for the coaches and I think Mikel deserves every minute when things are not going well because they are here now. "They make good transfers, are pretty consistent, bring in super-important players but not too many."
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Arteta has built a team similar to what Klopp has done at Anfield in the past.
Of course, the German now faces another rebuild after Liverpool have struggled this season.
But Arteta has just begun his journey with this young and exciting Arsenal team. The £160,000-a-week manager has been going through tough times during his time in north London and the club have been trapped by him.
Arsenal are now reaping the rewards of sticking with their man and getting closer to winning the Premier League. Do you have something to tell us about this article?
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