Arsenal manager Arteta admits 'special' facing Everton

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·23 April 2021

Arsenal manager Arteta admits 'special' facing Everton

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits it is a special feeling to take on old club Everton in the Premier League.

The Spaniard spent many seasons with the club as a player, before moving to Arsenal.

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The Gunners will be hoping to leapfrog Everton in the Premier League table, as they sit one place and three points behind the Toffees heading into Friday's game.

Asked about the special feeling behind the game, Arteta told reporters, per the club website: "Always.

"I had an incredible seven years over there, there are a lot of people there that I love, a lot of feelings towards the club, towards their supporters and I'm always grateful because I had some amazing years there and will never forget them."