Mauricio Pochettino, a former Premier League manager known for his time at Tottenham and Chelsea, has praised Mikel Arteta as the best coach in the league and has identified Arsenal as the team to beat in the 2023-24 season. Arteta, who took over as Arsenal manager in December 2019, has led the club to three consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League before finally securing the club’s first league title in 22 years last season. This summer, Arsenal made several key signings and have started the new campaign with five straight victories across all competitions, showing strong form early on. Pochettino, who has previously managed top teams in England, praised Arteta’s consistency and leadership, saying that Arsenal are the most stable team in the league and that beating them this season will be a difficult task. He also noted that Chelsea, another club he once managed, have made a strong start to the season under new manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a recent loss to Arsenal, Chelsea bounced back with a convincing 6-3 win over Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, showing signs of improvement. Pochettino believes that Chelsea’s summer transfer strategy, which included signing players like Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Pedro Neto, has positioned them as serious contenders for the Premier League title alongside Arsenal. He acknowledged that the Blues were disappointed after their loss to Arsenal but stressed that it’s early in Xabi Alonso’s tenure, and time is needed to evaluate the team’s progress after just three games in the league. Looking ahead, Pochettino expressed his desire to return to the Premier League in the future. While he currently has ambitions to manage in the United States for the next four years, he emphasized that his long-term goal remains to return to England and lead a club in the Premier League. He wants to build a successful project, win the league, and reestablish himself as a top manager in one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Pochettino has always held a deep respect for the Premier League and hopes for the opportunity to return.