Steven Gerrard has picked out the unsung hero of Mikel Arteta's resurgent Arsenal in a keen-eyed observation.
In a glowing appraisal of the Gunners boss and his coaching staff, the Aston Villa manager noted how much Arteta and co have improved in the set-piece department season. That is mostly thanks to the work of coach Nicolas Jover, who rocked up in north London over the summer after leaving Manchester City, and is labelled a "genius" for his dead-ball acumen.
Speaking ahead of the two teams' Premier League matchup this Saturday lunchtime, Gerrard told a news conference: "They've got some real top talents within the team. Defensively, they've improved. Set-piece wise, they've improved. So credit to the coach and his coaching staff."
