Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores has heaped praise on Arsenal's Arsene Wenger ahead of the clash between the two clubs this weekend.

The Hornets boss, who only took the reins at Vicarage Road this summer, will pit his wits against French veteran Wenger who has been at the helm of the Gunners since 1996.

Ahead of the Hertfordshire meeting on Saturday evening, Flores spoke of the longevity of Wenger which is something that is unlikely to be replicated in his home country of Spain.

"In Spain it is difficult to ever think of a manager managing for 20 years," said Flores.

"We live in another philosophy. We think in another philosophy. Sometimes in Spain we don't wait until the end of the season to change.

"What Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger did is very difficult to match in other countries, it is impossible.

"In other countries it is completely different. Times changes but it is very difficult for other managers.

"This is the first time I've faced Arsene Wenger. I respect him, the English league is like the Spanish league, we have high respect for this type of manager. He has experience and we have respect."