New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim once said he looks up to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Amorim, 39, has now been officially confirmed as Erik ten Hag's replacement. The Portuguese boss will become the latest young boss to take charge of a global football giant.
He and Arteta are leading a new brand of young coaches looking to make their mark on European football. Amorim has a positive record over the Gunners boss, having knocked the Gunners out of the Europa League Round of 16 in 2023.
Nevertheless, the former Braga chief admits Arteta is an example to young coaches like himself.
Before his Lisbon side faced the Gunners in 2023, Amorim said: "In our first season we won the league, then were runners-up and we qualified for the Champions League last 16. .
"This year we are struggling, but Arteta is an example because he was able to withstand the pressure, which is unbearable for a team in the Premier League. Now he is bearing the fruits.
"It is important for fans to understand that to pick up the fruits from your work, you have to wait."
Arteta looked certain for the sack in the opening weeks of his third season in charge. After finishing in eighth position two seasons in a row, his third campaign began with three consecutive defeats, no goals scored and nine conceded.
Arsenal's fortunes suddenly improved, finishing the campaign in fifth position, before recording back-to-back second placed finishes in the Premier League. Arteta is also an admirer of Amorim's work in the Portuguese capital.
When asked about Lisbon's football before their Europa League clash, Arteta said: "The variety, options and the change in formations that they can do, and within that shape as well. The profile of players especially the wing-backs change their behaviours.
"We know that, and until we have the line-ups, we will have a few question marks as we try to understand what they will do."
Amorim inherits a United side that are 14th in the Premier League and 21st in the Europa League table. Meanwhile, the Gunners have enjoyed a strong start domestically and in the Champions League.
They are only five points behind Manchester City and are joint third in the Champions League table, albeit on the same amount of points as City, Monaco, Brest, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Milan and Sporting.
Ibe7
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THE OTHER WAY ROUND OF IT: 👇🏿 In a realm where eccentricity reigns, Amorim, the whimsical tactician, pranced through the meadows of football discourse. He donned a hat adorned with question marks, a metaphorical nod to his enigmatic thoughts on Mikel Arteta and the fabled Arsenal. "Arteta, the maestro of the Gunners," Amorim declared, "orchestrates a symphony of misplaced passes with the finesse of a cat on a hot tin roof!" The daisies trembled at his boldness. He paused dramatically, adjusting his monocle. "I've seen more coherent strategies from a troupe of juggling hedgehogs!" The nearby squirrels gasped, their tiny hearts aflutter. "Fear not," he continued, "for while Arsenal chases shadows, I shall craft a strategy so sublime that even the moon will take notes!" With a flourish, he disappeared into a cloud of confetti, leaving behind only the faint echo of laughter and the lingering question: could hedgehogs juggle? - Ibe7
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[Grins]😂 ... Why on earth should this eloquent expression, dripping with linguistic flair and panache, be banished from this hallowed ground of discourse?
Saobeklmuz
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THE OTHER WAY ROUND OF IT: 👇🏿 In a realm where eccentricity reigns, Amorim, the whimsical tactician, pranced through the meadows of football discourse. He donned a hat adorned with question marks, a metaphorical nod to his enigmatic thoughts on Mikel Arteta and the fabled Arsenal. "Arteta, the maestro of the Gunners," Amorim declared, "orchestrates a symphony of misplaced passes with the finesse of a cat on a hot tin roof!" The daisies trembled at his boldness. He paused dramatically, adjusting his monocle. "I've seen more coherent strategies from a troupe of juggling hedgehogs!" The nearby squirrels gasped, their tiny hearts aflutter. "Fear not," he continued, "for while Arsenal chases shadows, I shall craft a strategy so sublime that even the moon will take notes!" With a flourish, he disappeared into a cloud of confetti, leaving behind only the faint echo of laughter and the lingering question: could hedgehogs juggle? - Ibe7
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This level of English must not be allowed in this app😂
zauacirt
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Tell this man that he is coming to a league where there is Guardiola,Arteta,Slot and Unai
jonatzDjango
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Hope he doesn't say 'Era's come to an end' when asked about Guardiola like Ten Hag did [Crylaugh]
viwbcdemnt
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This same coach bottle a 3 NIL lead against Porto in Portuguese Super Cup Despite unbeaten this season… Went straight 6 matches without conceding… Losing the super cup after being in the lead with 3 goals is still baffling…
can you do better shut you big stinking mouth
AFerAAXt0743
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This same coach bottle a 3 NIL lead against Porto in Portuguese Super Cup Despite unbeaten this season… Went straight 6 matches without conceding… Losing the super cup after being in the lead with 3 goals is still baffling…
lbcrna
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i am proudfor the replacement of Erik ten hag
how does you proud of ten hag sacking me I have mixed feelings
Ibe7
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THE OTHER WAY ROUND OF IT: 👇🏿 In a realm where eccentricity reigns, Amorim, the whimsical tactician, pranced through the meadows of football discourse. He donned a hat adorned with question marks, a metaphorical nod to his enigmatic thoughts on Mikel Arteta and the fabled Arsenal. "Arteta, the maestro of the Gunners," Amorim declared, "orchestrates a symphony of misplaced passes with the finesse of a cat on a hot tin roof!" The daisies trembled at his boldness. He paused dramatically, adjusting his monocle. "I've seen more coherent strategies from a troupe of juggling hedgehogs!" The nearby squirrels gasped, their tiny hearts aflutter. "Fear not," he continued, "for while Arsenal chases shadows, I shall craft a strategy so sublime that even the moon will take notes!" With a flourish, he disappeared into a cloud of confetti, leaving behind only the faint echo of laughter and the lingering question: could hedgehogs juggle? - Ibe7
Huybdeosz
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you are welcome prove that you are capable of bringing united back.
x. i. 7
Everblessed10
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This will determine whether or not it’s the manager or the players is the problem at man united
Dawcmpyz
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you are welcome prove that you are capable of bringing united back.
Dramz13
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Amorim mi fooo, Don't anger Arteta plz
Robadnostz
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i am proudfor the replacement of Erik ten hag
Looabdelru
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we expect fans to be patient because he has alot to work on not expecting quick results. Allow him to bring back the legacy of the club
hekckmnors
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you can't talk about football without arsenal
Sebaklpsu
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😀😀😀😀not like this guy who lied the world
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he bring trophies at least lol stupid fan
Zoaabeilot
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don't complain when results turn out differently.
Adeyemi7883
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Lesson learnt, all your plans should be kolobilo in life. Well I wish Amorim Good luck
Seyakopu
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😀😀😀😀not like this guy who lied the world
KingsleyIsu
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Thank you Ruben. You’re not the type to brag on nothing, like “an era comes to an end” guy.
We wish Ruben best of luck in his new challenge, Still Erik deserves some respect from we United loyal fans.
Kunlespur2
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Thank you Ruben. You’re not the type to brag on nothing, like “an era comes to an end” guy.