Manchester City great Yaya Toure says Mikel Arteta can be a big success at Arsenal.

In a video interview with Goal, the 36-year-old former Man City and Barcelona star had nothing but praise for the Spaniard.

Toure said: ''I think Arteta will be a very, very good manager.

''I worked with him for a couple of years at Man City and I saw him in action.

''I want Arsenal to spend more and back him because he can one of the best in the world if the board allow him to do what he wants.''