Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa on the club’s official website.
Leeds are set to host Arsenal on Sunday, as they look to break out of their recent run of bad form.
The Whites have slipped down to 15th place in the Premier League table.
However, Arteta is still expecting a huge challenge for his Arsenal side at Elland Road.
“They’re a very difficult opponent,” Arteta said. “I know Marcelo really well because I have followed him over the years.
“I had the possibility to work with players who have been involved with him for years and he is a manager I have always admired because what he transmits to his players and the way he manages to get his teams playing is very special.
“They’re going to go 100mph for every ball, they way they press you, the way they challenge you, the way they go about the game for 96 minutes.
“They will make it a really difficult and really intense game.”
If Arsenal are to beat Leeds then their own performance levels may need to improve.
Arsenal were outplayed on their last outing, with Aston Villa dismantling them at the Emirates Stadium.
If the Gunners do not increase their energy levels, then Leeds could threaten to outwork them at the weekend.
However, Arsenal will be hoping that their quality can carry them over the line, as Leeds have looked susceptible, particularly defensively, in recent weeks.
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