The experienced Italian and the Spaniard were appointed by their clubs just before the two sides met in December.
Ancelotti and Arteta shared seats in the stands at Goodison Park before taking charge of their respective teams back in December.
Both sides have improved enormously since but it’s the Toffees who have earned more points in the Premier League under the Italian tactician.
Ancelotti was asked about how Arsenal have fared under their new manager and the Toffees boss declared that their improvement has been clear over the past two months.
He said: “I saw Arsenal play when I arrived here. Both of us were here in the stands. I think after that game, Arsenal have improved a lot in my opinion.
“I saw the game yesterday against Olympiakos. They won, they are trying to play, they are better defensively and the improvement is clear.”
Arsenal have been a lot harder to break down under Arteta since his appointment. The Gunners have conceded just eight goals in 11 games under the Spaniard as compared to 18 in their previous 11 fixtures in all competitions.
However, the game against Olympiakos on Thursday showed that opponents will still get chances and it is up to them to take it and put the Gunners under pressure.
Both Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been in fine form since Ancelotti arrived and the Italian will be hoping that the duo, along with Bernard, will take their chances at the Emirates on Sunday.
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