Arsenal hero Paul Davis is delighted seeing Mikel Arteta prove himself with the Gunners.
Since 2016, he has worked for the FA in their elite coaching development team - preparing the next breed of managers. That included Mikel Arteta in 2015, when he was in his final year as a player at the Emirates.
"I am biased towards Mikel because I have been involved in his development and want him to do well," Davis admitted to The Sun.
"Last year when things were going wrong I was still sure he was the man for the job, because I saw what he had to offer when he was doing his qualifications.
"He had so much talent and an incredible understanding of the game, even back then.
"Working with Pep Guardiola would only have benefitted him more and given a greater experience.
"The future is bright for Arsenal with Arteta at the helm, and I am happy to have played my part."
