Jesse Marsch explains why Mikel Arteta is 'most underrated manager' in Premier League

"He’s the most underrated manager in the league," Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch told a press conference about Mikel Arteta as he prepares to welcome Arsenal at Elland Road this Sunday.

"What an incredible job. The team is complex, stable, exciting to watch… amazing job. It’s taken time obviously and he took some heat at the start.

"But they’re seeing the fruits of their labour now. We are confident at Elland Road that we can play how we want but Arsenal are very good. We know we have to be at our best against such an opponent."

When asked if Arsenal should be considered as title contenders, Marsch replied: "You would have to say yes.

"They look very strong and have played against good opponents. We know they’re a good team with quality. I like it when they improve and grow together. That’s happened there too."

Arsenal still top the Premier League table after nine games, having won all but one of them.

Their visit to Leeds comes just three days after a trip to Norway which is why it could potentially be a banana skin for Arteta's team - even though the hosts are winless in the last five games in the competition.

Source: Metro