- Everton manager David Moyes has defended Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta against recent criticism regarding his team's playing style.
- Arteta has faced scrutiny for Arsenal's perceived over-reliance on set-pieces and a lack of exciting football, despite leading the Premier League and their Champions League group.
- Moyes, who previously managed Arteta at Everton, dismissed the criticism, stating that being proficient at set-pieces is a valid part of the game.
- He highlighted that not every team needs to play “the beautiful game” and that variety makes football more interesting.
- Moyes praised Arteta as an 'unbelievable' manager who has successfully evolved his team.
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