Speaking on the Seaman Says Podcast, David Seaman has been discussing the north London derby this weekend and the two managers heading into the games.
Mikel Arteta and Antonio Conte are two of the greatest tacticians in the Premier League, but they’re also two of the most passionate, and sometimes hot-headed gaffers in the division.
Conte has already had a touchline bust-up this season with Thomas Tuchel, while Arteta famously got into it with Jurgen Klopp at Anfield last season.
With a derby atmosphere this weekend with both Arteta and Conte on the touchline, there could be fireworks, and Seaman says he can’t wait to see these two going toe-to-toe on Saturday.
Arteta vs Conte
Seaman was getting excited about the potential battle between the two managers.
“And it will be interesting to see how Conte goes against Arteta as well, so I think that will be good to watch on the line as well won’t it? They should have a camera just on those two on the line. That will be a good battle,” Seaman said.
Home advantage
If Antonio Conte is smart, he’ll avoid getting into a touchline fracas with Arteta on Saturday.
Managerial handbags are often only good for one thing – getting the crowd riled up, and with Spurs playing away at the Emirates, Conte will want to silence the stands rather than play up to them.
Arteta knows this well. Liverpool’s supporters were rather subdued at Anfield last season before Klopp and Arteta kicked off, but after that, the Kop was as noisy as ever and the fans carried the Reds to an emphatic victory on the day.
Arteta and Conte may have a few words this weekend, but if it escalates into anything more than a disagreement, that could play right into Arsenal’s hands.
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