Ruud Gullit has claimed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta 'stole' Pep Guardiola's tactical system, attributing the Gunners' Premier League title win to the influence of the departing Manchester City boss.
Speaking to MrRaffle.com, the former Chelsea star said: 'You have to give Pep credit. He created a whole new team... Everyone who stole Pep's ideas is doing well. Mikel Arteta stole everything from him. He instilled that build-up-from-the-back philosophy; that's how he won everything.'
Gullit warned that copying Guardiola's methods requires the right players, noting that Guardiola bought specific defenders to execute his style. He added: 'If you don't have those players, don't do it.'
Guardiola, who will leave City after a decade with 17 major trophies, previously told Sky Sports that his tactical approach remains timeless, stating: 'I am pretty sure what worked 20 or 30 years ago playing that way would work today.'
