Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals why he is 'a big admirer' of Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder ahead of weekend Emirates clash
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United beat Arsenal in the corresponding fixture last year at Bramall Lane, when Lys Mousset scored the winner against Unai Emery’s side.
Emery was since sacked as Arsenal boss, with Arteta returning to the club from Manchester City to replace him.
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Hide AdAnd, of Wilder, Arteta said at his press conference today: “The work he’s done is phenomenal.
“He’s done some special things as well with some movements and characteristics of how he moves his team around, and the demands that he puts on his players.
“What I like about a manager is when I see a team and they are a real team that fights for every single ball with their attitude and behaviour, as well as their intentions for what they want to do every time.
“It’s very clear what he’s trying to do, so I have big admiration for him.”
United were handed another boost ahead of the trip to London when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal’s top scorer, saw his appeal against a three-match ban turned down.
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