Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Rangers fans and is delighted to have returned to Ibrox, as quoted on the Gunners’ official website.
The Gunners took on Rangers at Ibrox in a pre-season friendly today.
The match between the Premier League club and the Scottish Premiership champions ended in a 2-2 draw.
Arsenal boss Arteta is a former Rangers player.
The former midfielder played for the Gers from 2002 until 2004.
During his time at Ibrox, Arteta won the Scottish league and the Scottish League Cup.
The Spaniard has praised the Rangers fans and is pleased to have returned to Ibrox.
What Mikel Arteta said
Arteta told Arsenal’s official website about returning to Ibrox: “It looks exactly the same. It’s one of my favourite stadiums, that’s for sure.
“It’s so special, the atmosphere here, how I was treated for two years. It was my first English experience with the Scottish people that are very, very special for me.”
The Arsenal boss added about clapping the Rangers fans: “It was great. It was a shame that we could not play with a full house because I would’ve loved for the players to experience it and go through a game when this stadium is rocking.”
Big season ahead for Arsenal and Rangers
The 2021-22 season is going to be big for both Arsenal and Rangers.
The Gunners will be aiming to finish in the Premier League top four and return to the Champions League.
It was tough for Arsenal last season, as they could not even finish in the Europa League places.
As for Rangers, the Gers ended Celtic’s hopes of winning the league title for the 10th season in a row.
Steven Gerrard’s side won the Scottish Premiership title without losing a single game.
Rangers will be aiming to retain their title next season as well as qualify for the Champions League group stage.
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