Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing to face legendary Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa for the second time in a year ahead of next Sunday's Premier League encounter.
The Gunners will travel to Elland Road looking to bounce back from their embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa, while Leeds have been subjected to two 4-1 losses in their last two Premier League outings.
Arsenal ran out winners in January's FA Cup clash between the two sides, with Reiss Nelson 's second-half strike sealing the result for the hosts.
Arteta has long been an admirer of Bielsa, and predicted ahead of last season's fixture that Leeds would snatch promotion under the Argentine's stewardship.
The Whites went on to do just that, ending their Championship campaign as league winners to return to England's top flight for the first time in sixteen years.
"I do, yes," Arteta told the club website when asked if he thought Leeds would be a Premier League side the following season.
"The way they play, the manner they behave, I follow their coach for a long time and I know how tough it will be to play against them."
The Spaniard also revealed his admiration for Bielsa's ability to instil belief and determination into his squads, a key factor in United's success under his management.
"Just what he gets out of his team, how he makes them fight and challenge and run and compete, and never give up in any game or any circumstances," Arteta said.
"He generates that belief in the players, those demands and that is why, in my opinion, he is one of the most successful managers."
