Barcelona boss Xavi has heaped praise on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
The north London outfit currently find themselves at the top of the Premier League table, two points ahead of Manchester City, who have also played an extra league match this term. That kind of form has seen Arteta receive considerable plaudits for his coaching, with many fans and pundits alike surprised by the Spaniard's managerial ability.
However, someone who is not shocked is Barcelona head coach Xavi, who has also led his team to first in La Liga. When quizzed by The Times if he was surprised by Arteta's success, Xavi replied: "No, he's not surprised me because he had the best references (having worked alongside Pep Guardiola at City) and because if you have played as a central midfielder at Barca you already have a headstart — you have the map of your pitch in your head."
