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Mikel Arteta sees 'nice challenge ahead' for Ruben Amorim as Arsenal boss praises 'excellent' Man Utd coach

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<p>The Arsenal manager heaped praise on Amorim for the work he did at Sporting CP, where he won four trophies in four years, including two Liga Portugal titles. Arteta feels that the Portuguese coach now has a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/average-team-roy-keane-man-utd-verdict-draw-ipswich-explains-ruben-amorim-chance-top-four/bltba69dbbac3adc9a6" target="_blank">big challenge ahead of him in managing one of the most iconic clubs</a> in the world and wishes the best for his future at Old Trafford.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to reporters, the Spaniard said: "Amorim is an excellent coach, with a special career, who achieved something historic at Sporting, especially in terms of form. He has a very nice challenge ahead of him at one of the most important clubs in the world and I hope it goes well for him."</p>

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

<p>The 39-year-old's debut game in charge of United did not go as planned. The team did get off to a dream start at Ipswich as Marcus Rashford handed them the lead in the second minute of the game from Amad Diallo's assist. However, former Chelsea youth player Omari Hutchinson scored a deflected equaliser to seal a point for Ipswich. While Amorim failed to register a win, he did <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-problems-run-deep-ruben-amorim-points-three-crucial-areas-red-devils-must-improve-ipswich-draw-first-game/blt3116fba86844986a" target="_blank">bring new ideas and formation to the team</a> which could <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-man-utd-aura-personality-predecessor-erik-ten-hag/bltaaa07fe63c7e64fe" target="_blank">eventually work in the club's favour in the long run</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Red Devils are scheduled to face the Gunners on December 4 but before the mega clash, they will face Bodo/Glimt and Everton in their next two fixtures in the Europa League and the Premier League, respectively.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Mikel Arteta sees 'nice challenge ahead' for Ruben Amorim as Arsenal boss praises 'excellent' Man Utd coach | Goal.com English Oman

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke highly of new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as he sees a &apos;nice challenge&apos; ahead for the Portuguese.

Mikel Arteta sees &apos;nice challenge ahead&apos; for Ruben Amorim as Arsenal boss praises &apos;excellent&apos; Man Utd coach