Two iconic Premier League midfielders are set to clash on Saturday lunchtime when Mikel Arteta takes his Arsenal side to face Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa.
It will be the first meeting between the two managers since Gerrard was appointed as Dean Smith's successor at Villa Park. The Liverpool legend had earned his coaching stripes at Rangers, with their stunning transformation into title contenders impressing many.
Arteta has similarly received plaudits for Arsenal's recovery from an awful opening to the current season to now looking to be the favourites to finish in the top four. While the duo are now rivals in the dugouts as well as having clashed in their playing days, their relationship is surprisingly good.
