Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta only had praise for his counterpart at Sporting CP - Ruben Amorim.

The young coach, much like Arteta, has been praised as the next big thing in management.

His side were able to hold their own against the Gunners in the Europa League in Portugal on Thursday, drawing 2-2 in their round of 16 first leg.

Post-game, Arteta said of Amorim: “What I said before the game. I really like him.

“What him and the coaching staff have done over the past few years is incredible.

“They are a really good team so credit to the manager because you can see they have a really clear idea."