Mikel Arteta again hailed the work of David Moyes as **Arsenal**are about to host Everton.
The Spaniard spent six full seasons of his career as a player on the books of the Toffees after he left Real Sociedad,, working with Moyes in his first stint on the blue half of Merseyside before he decided to move to North London. It was an experience that taught the **Arsenal**manager many lessons that have helped him in the years to come, and the pair have remained in contact.
*“It is just incredible [to see his longevity]. For me, that's why [**David Moyes*] is one of the greatest managers the Premier League has ever had because to maintain that level and that consistency in many different contexts and clubs is just so difficult to do and people have to appreciate it because it's very rare and I do not know how many times it's going to happen.
“You need to have, first of all, some very strong values, an incredible work ethic and so much passion for the game. He has been through great moments and difficult moments. The way he has navigated through them, he's always conducting himself in the same way. That is just a huge credit to him.
“We have spoken a few times, especially we spent more time after we played each other in December, but yeah, not only him as well but a big part of his staff and the people that are involved at the club obviously (we) have huge memories and a massive gratitude.
*“He changed my career basically after my decision to go back to Spain and then he brought me to Everton. He really changed my career and me as a player as well and a lot of incredible things that we have shared together.”*