Arteta: Guardiola is world’s best coach ‘by a mile’
Mikel Arteta has hailed Pep Guardiola as “the best coach in the world by a mile” but believes Arsenal are capable of delivering a statement win at Manchester City to shake up the Premier League title race.
Coach Diego Simeone praised Atletico Madrid’s performance in their 2-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, but lamented his side’s inability to take the chances which could have given them a greater advantage in the quarterfinal tie.
Manchester City have scraped through to the playoff knockout round of the Champions League with a 3-1 win Club Brugge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as Liverpool wrapped up top spot in the group phase.