Arsenal's Mikel Arteta picks 3 GOAT managers, snubs Jose Mourinho

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta picks 3 GOAT managers, snubs Jose Mourinho

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:40 - 06.12.2023

Mikel Arteta has snubbed three-time Premier League & two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho in the GOAT managers debate.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has left Jose Mourinho out of his list for greatest managers of all time.

Mourinho, who won three Premier League titles with Chelsea, and Champions Leagues with FC Porto, and Inter Milan was not left out completely, as Arteta found room for him in the 'master tactician slot'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta || Photo Credit: Imago

Arteta picks GOAT managers

Speaking to GOAL, he said: "I'm going to go to Jose, master tactician, I'm going to put him in there. The way he motivated the players, the way he made them feel that the world was against them.

Arteta selected three GOATs: Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, and Sir Alex Ferguson. 

Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson | Imago

When explaining his picks, he said: "I'm going to take him [Ancelotti] to the GOAT category.

 "In my opinion, he's done it in many different countries with very different cultures and types of clubs... for me, he's got it all!" 

Arteta also acknowledged Sir Alex Ferguson for his managerial achievements, specifically highlighting his role in rebuilding Manchester United from the ground up after he was appointed. 

This recognition is a testament to Sir Alex Ferguson's managerial prowess and success in shaping the destiny of the club during his tenure.

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