Mikel Arteta’s Childhood Football Idol? ‘Pep Guardiola Was My Hero Growing Up’, Admits Gunners Boss
Last Updated:November 18, 2025, 11:44 PM IST Mikel Arteta credits Pep Guardiola as his biggest influence, from idolizing him at 15 to working together at Manchester City, shaping his philosophy and success as Arsenal manager. Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola (AFP) Mikel Arteta has never shied away from crediting the people who shaped him, but…