‘It Pains Me to Say!’ - Michael Carrick Praises Mikel Arteta
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has publicly praised Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for his long-term success and patience shown by the club's hierarchy. Carrick highlighted Arteta's journey from early struggles to winning the Premier League title as a model for managerial stability.
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The article highlights the ongoing debate in professional football regarding the value of managerial patience versus immediate results.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has praised the 'incredible job' Mikel Arteta has done at Arsenal , using the Spaniard as an example of what managers can achieve when given time to build.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Manchester United's trip to Atlético Madrid, Carrick was asked whether it worries him that managers are rarely afforded patience at the top level. The former United midfielder pointed to the Premier League champions, despite admitting it was difficult to do so.
He admitted, 'It pains me to say, but the one who won the league in our country last season has been there for a long period of time. It's seven years, and the first two seasons were, correct me if I am wrong, but were seventh, or eight.'
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