Who are the current managers of Arsenal and Athletic Club?

arsenal vs athletic club

- Arsenal: Mikel Arteta, former player who became manager in 2019.

- Athletic Club: Ernesto Valverde, appointed in 2022 after previous stints.

Both focus on youth development and possession-based tactics.

As of the latest information:

- Bayern Munich is managed by Thomas Tuchel, who took over in March 2023 and emphasizes high pressing and tactical flexibility.

- Tottenham Hotspur is led by Ange Postecoglou, appointed in July 2023, known for his attacking style and focus on youth development.

Both managers bring distinct philosophies, shaping their teams' playstyles in European competitions.

- Arsenal plays at Emirates Stadium in London, England, with a capacity of 60,704.

- Athletic Club plays at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, capacity around 53,331.

Both stadiums are iconic in European football with modern facilities.

Notable transfers include:

- Andoni Zubizarreta moved from Athletic Club to Barcelona but faced Arsenal in Europe.

- No direct transfers due to Athletic Club's Basque-only policy.

- Young players like Benat Prados have been loaned, but none joined Arsenal permanently.

The last competitive match was a 2-0 victory for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on July 24, 2019, in a pre-season friendly.

Goals were scored by Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Mohamed Elneny.

This match was part of a summer tour and not part of official tournaments.

The 2012-13 Champions League playoff: Athletic Club won 3-4 on aggregate.

Highlights include Mikel Arteta's goal for Arsenal and Fernando Llorente's brace.

The match showcased intense high-pressing football.

For competitive matches:

- Arsenal: Olivier Giroud with 2 goals (2012-13).

- Athletic Club: Markel Susaeta scored in a 2010 Europa League tie.

Most goals came from set pieces during key Europa League encounters.

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